FIRST FAMILY, Launched in 1943 in the Pacific Nortwest, Richlite was originally used in the aerospace industry. Later, this paper-composite material was adopted by many diverse commercial industries - everything from furniture and cabinetry to mobile phone cases and even skateparks - because its ease of machining, durability and water-resistant contstruction. Case is proud to bring this premium handle material to Case knives for the first time.