These series of picks (Axe Blade, Axe Cut and Battle Axe) are constructed in either the NEOS composite or in “Ultem-Tak” (a brighter-sounding Ultem material available only in black).

Where the controversy creeps in, then, is with the handle material. See, this Mini Freek marks Benchmade’s first use of Ultem, in a shade the brand calls Amber. Long associated with the aerospace ...

Ultem is great for high heat uses and is chemically ... “It makes fantastic guitar picks. I don’t see the attraction for knife handles, though.” “The sun dried urine gelatin is strong ...