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How To Finish Micarta Knife Handle ScalesWhy use micarta?Micarta is a popular handle material due to ease of working and being water-proof. It drills, grinds and sands as easily as wood but with the advantage of having no issues being left wet for days on end.  Micarta is made by layering material in resin, and the type of material will influence how the final product looks. For instance will yute or canvas micarta be rougher than linen or paper micarta with coarser fibers in the resin and …