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Old 02-04-2014, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Nyles View Post
Well, bakelite isn't quite the same as modern plastics - it's got more of a glassy texture, and tends to break more easily than modern plastic. Oddly this doesn't have the same texture as other bakelite items I've handled, it's much closer to modern plastic.
That's why I was surprised they'd use it in something like a sword, especially the grip.
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