<Li> Firearms use it to replace certain metal, wood, and fiberglass components but many of the internal parts are still limited to metal alloys as current reinforced plastics are unsuitable . </Li> <Li> High - performance radio - controlled vehicle and aircraft components such as helicopter rotor blades . </Li> <Li> Tripod legs, tent poles, fishing rods, billiards cues, walking sticks . </Li> <Li> Many other light and durable consumer items such as the handles of high - end knives . </Li>

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