UltreX™ Linen - Black & Red - 3/8" - Knife Handle Material

Add bold contrast and professional-grade performance to your next knife project with this Ultrex™ Linen Black/Red 3/8" handle material. Made from high-pressure laminated linen and resin, this material combines strength, durability, and a striking layered look that reveals deep red tones as you shape and contour your scales. It machines cleanly, resists moisture and warping, and offers a smooth, grippy finish once polished. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this handle material is a reliable and stylish choice for custom knives, EDC builds, or restoration projects. Micarta® was the original knife handle material. But before that, it proved its toughness and durability in demanding electrical and mechanical industrial applications. Pioneered by the Westinghouse company for use in power generating and utility scale transformers, the Micarta® brand became synonymous with a specific style of laminated composite — paper and cotton fabric reinforced phenolic.

Now available in several different colors, combinations, and surface treatments, UltreX™ paper and cotton phenolic materials use the original production methods of Westinghouse, updated with today’s process and environmental controls. And unlike other “micarta” available in the market, UltreX™ Micarta® is produced in the USA.