Vintage Glock and Vintage Micarta

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opaul

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Just finished this one up. I believe it's old westinghouse micarta ( but cannot verify) with ruby red and black G10 liners, bronze pins, 1084 carbon steel snuggled up to a Gen2 Glock 17. The spine is rounded with spaced out jimping. 7.5' oal , 3.25 blade.

 
Its crazy to think of a Glock as "Vintage".... but its true :eek:

Pretty neat set!
 
Really nice work! Thanks for sharing.

Can you explain "Westinghouse micarta"? Is it really old electronics material?
 
JohnFreeman said:
Really nice work! Thanks for sharing.

Can you explain "Westinghouse micarta"? Is it really old electronics material?
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Yes, as I under stand it Westinghouse came up with that term and used it in electronics and electrical equipment as insulation board. It can be quite pricey - as seen on eBay especially if it’s marked. It makes a great knife handle and Small unique pieces are prized for custom folders.
Thanks!
 
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