Stabilized bone is a traditional and durable material used for making knife handles. Not only does it look attractive, but it also has excellent properties. Knives with stabilized bone handles are therefore considered high-quality products featuring a high level of craftsmanship. Mikov uses them on its Predatorknives with blades made of Damascussteel and RWL steel.
Bone has been used to make weapons for hunting and self-defense since time immemorial. As craftsmanship advanced, people gradually learned to stabilize it in the same way as wood and other natural materials. Stabilization essentially involves impregnating the bone with special resins. These resins penetrate the bone’s structure through the application of pressure and heat. The bone then becomes not only more durable but also more aesthetically pleasing. High-quality stabilized bone can resist deformation for centuries and retain its original appearance.
The specific appearance of a bone knife handle also depends on its origin. Bones from various animals are used, but for Predator knives, Mikov has found that camel bones work best both aesthetically and in terms of their properties.
Knife makers who work with stabilized bone must not only be precise but also possess strong craftsmanship skills. This is because the bone is always hand-carved and sanded into the desired shape and size of the handle, and its texture must be incorporated into the knife’s overall design.
Thanks to this, Mikova customers can purchase a Predator with a unique and one-of-a-kind appearance, further enhanced by its final hand-polishing on specialized polishing wheels. In addition to the Predator with a classic white handle, you can also purchase a Predator with a handle dyed a striking green color.