For years used by custom and production knife makers as handle material. When ivory became difficult and expensive to obtain, micarta gained in popularity. It resembles ivory in color and grain; difficult to distinguish from real ivory. Made in the USA. Two piece Black slab 4 1/2" - 5" (varies) X 1 1/4" X 1/4" thick. Slabs are best suited for flat tang blades. Brad slabs to tang, shape and polish.