Sal, What type of material is used for the Pearl Native?

[ronybear]

Sal, I know the scales are G10. Is the Pearl G10 as well? I really love the new Natives, they are just STUNNING!!! Do you plan on using the new Pearl material on any other upcoming models? Thanks, Ron......



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[john row]

ronybear,
I was told that the upcoming Vesuvius will have it inlaid too.
John Row


DANG!!! Oh well, still have nine more fingers!! LOL

[ronybear]

Doesn't anyone have the answers to my question about what type of material is used to make up the Pearl inlay?

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[Clay Kesting]

IIRC the pearl inlay is real pearl shell. At least I think that was what Sal said when the material first appeared on the Vesuvius at Blade.

Clay

The antipodean troublemaker

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 11/30/00 5:24:07 PM

[ronybear]

I am still waiting to hear from Sal on this question of what type of material is the Pearl Inlay. Thanks, Ron.....

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[sal]

Hi Ronybear. Sorry for the delay, been travelling.

The shell is indeed real shell. It is shaved very thin and then layered into a .007 sheet. The shell sheet (pearl or otherwise) is then laminated to a thin piece of G10. This provides a more durable piece and still retains the beauty of the shaved & layered shell.

sal