Pinecone Folder and a Question

[paps]

This was an experiment to see how a cast pinecone would look in a knife handle. I'm not crazy about the color...it was supposed to be bronze but I messed up the mix. Decided to make a folding linerlock to put it on. Here's the specs on the knife:
Blade- ATS34 stainless steel; 2.375" tip to handle
Liners - jeweled titanium
Backspacer -fileworked (vine) ATS34
Overall length 6.125"; 3.625" closed

Here's my question:

If I do this again, should I use silmar again for casting, or would alumilite be a better choice? I'm wondering which is tougher and will hold up better to use in a knife handle.

Any responses or comments are appreciated and thanks for taking a look! -Phil

 

[TomW]

My experience is that something cast in Alumilite is less susceptible to breaking if dropped...DAMHIKI...
Tom

 

[TellicoTurning]

I don't care what you say... that's a fine looking knife..

 

[ohiococonut]

That is really cool! I like it.

 

[G1Pens]

If you don't like it, I can send you my address. I can keep it out of your sight

I think it is awesome.

 

[broitblat]

Pretty cool looking, but also a little creepy (almost looks like a giant bug cast in the handle

-Barry

 

[PaulDoug]

I think that really turned out nice. Fact, it is awesome. You will get a lot of compliments on that in the knife world.

 

[holmqer]

Alumilite can take a heck of a beating without chipping, I don't think the same is true for Silmar

 

[Rangertrek]

I really like the color and look of those handles. Eye catching!

 

[clapiana]

That looks fantastic what a great piece that shows the whole cone

I agree creepy it reminds me of a parasite in an alien movie

 

[paps]

Thanks for the kind words and feedback...much appreciated!

 

[Andrew_K99]

I agree with everyone but you, It turned out really well.

AK

 

[wolftat]

My experience is that something cast in Alumilite is less susceptible to breaking if dropped...DAMHIKI...
Tom

It also doesn't shrink so it seems to be better for embedding objects.