Industrial Laminates for the Knife Handle Industry
From hobbyist to industry leader, from knife grips to guns grips, Current Composites provides consistent quality material built specifically for our dedicated customers. All of Current’s material is produced in the US, and we are proud to have always kept our manufacturing here in America. Our material is known for its durability and low weight, while still keeping its aesthetically appealing look that handle makers have come to expect.
Composite sheets and tubes were originally used for electrical applications but have since found themselves in a wide swath of other industries. Due to their adaptive ability to be produced in different colors, patterns and exterior textures, while still being resistant to wear and tear, composites have proven to be an essential facet in the knife handle industry.
Current Composites is always producing new and exciting patterns led by the needs of customers that surpass the creative limitations of our competitors. We are not afraid to step out of our comfort zone to provide our customers with the materials that are going to help them showcase their best work. Current Composites is always looking to collaborate with our customers and help build a solution that meets the need of our partners and their clients; whether it’s a new burl pattern, or a timeless classic, we’re here to build the product you need.
You can’t have your bread and butter without knives; our bread and butter in the knife industry is the basic composites that we have been manufacturing for 60+ years. Phenolic Canvas, Linen, Paper, and Burlap material are considered the pioneer material of knife handles. After decades of consistent production, our Phenolic material is trusted by the biggest names in the handle industry to provide durable and reliable material that stands the test of time. Our competitors are too large to work intimately with you on your projects, and this is an industry where minute details are the difference between a beautiful set and ruined material. By putting your trust in Current Composites you are not just trusting our products, but you are trusting the expertise and tenor that can only be sourced from the true experts who have been thriving in the composite material market for the last 60+ years.
While Phenolics are considered our bread and butter, it’s our G10/FR4 that gets the most attention. All our knife material is hand-laid with trusted quality glass fiber and epoxy resin, built specifically to produce a wear resistant, comfortable, and custom handle for you and your customers. You can expect more than 20 different vibrant colors, layered patterns, colored liners, and we will work with you to build a layer or color pattern special to you.* Other materials we manufacture that are seen in the knife industry include::
- Carbon fiber
- Marble Carbon Fiber
- 6 Different Weaves of Carbon to choose from
- Fine metal infused
- Copper Clad G10
- Custom Designs
Current, Inc.’s Sales Team – OEMs and Sporting Goods is here to help! Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email, Call, fill out a webform, or find us on our social media pages and we’ll be happy to help guide the process of finding a thermoset laminate solution for your grip needs.
