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changed the micarta on my 16 (again). plus comparison to a choiled blade.

Discussion in 'Becker Knife & Tool' started by gentemanndvm, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. Apr 24, 2012 #1
    gentemanndvm

    gentemanndvm

    770
    Nov 2, 2010
    i had another slab of that barbwire micarta i used to make the BK16 handles i posted about last week. for handle set #2, i decided to make the finger guard area bigger, and also to be brave and sculpt the handle a little more.

    last week's micarta for comparison:
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    this week's micarta with the bigger finger guard:
    [​IMG]



    and since i'm taking pics: i saw in a couple threads people were wondering how a choil would look on a 16.
    i've had this BanTang BT4 for a while now. Steel is A2. Length is about the same. Also a drop point. very similar blade profiles overall. Which means the handle length is smaller than the 16 to fit that choil in there. i prefer the larger handle size on the 16 (especially the slightly upsized micarta) but don't get me wrong, it's also a favorite blade. So i'm in a real quandry re: which knife to grab when i head out. Excellent problem to have :). anyways, i tossed that BT4 in the pic just for comparison's / choil viewing's sake. enjoy.

    Here's the top and bottom views of the latest (maybe final???) handle mods, plus a choiled analog.

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  2. Apr 24, 2012 #2
    The Warrior

    The Warrior Gold Member Gold Member

    18,164
    Mar 11, 2011
    Looks awesome.
     
  3. Apr 24, 2012 #3
    Silverthorn

    Silverthorn

    3,872
    Apr 24, 2011
    That looks damn fine man... damn fine indeed
     
  4. Apr 24, 2012 #4
    The Warrior

    The Warrior Gold Member Gold Member

    18,164
    Mar 11, 2011
    It's kinda funny, I used to look at the sig silhouette I made of the 16, and I would think the handle was like that, and be reminded later that it wasn't, when I saw the actual knife.

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Apr 24, 2012 #5
    UCPOPO

    UCPOPO Gold Member Gold Member

    2,374
    Dec 2, 2010
    So whats the Paypal address I need to send the money to for that micarta? ;)
     
  6. Apr 24, 2012 #6
    SoldMyHat

    SoldMyHat

    485
    Dec 28, 2011
    That's awesome. Almost like a full size handle with a little less girth in the rear. Looks super comfy. Nice work!!!
     
  7. Apr 24, 2012 #7
    crimsonfalcon07

    crimsonfalcon07

    6,853
    Dec 27, 2010
    Very fine job on that batch. How did you do the contouring? Edge of belt sander, or did you find some other method?
     
  8. Apr 24, 2012 #8
    K9-Handler

    K9-Handler

    1,247
    Jan 27, 2012
    Yeah. I love the way the "This Week" one's front end looks like the full-size Becker scales! :thumbup:
     
  9. Apr 24, 2012 #9
    MikeyJ

    MikeyJ

    1,499
    Apr 30, 2010
    Both sets are awesome, but the larger finger guard and the contoured shape really caught my eye! Excellent work.
     
  10. Apr 24, 2012 #10
    thrillbilly

    thrillbilly Banned BANNED

    4,750
    Apr 16, 2011
    Excellent...That is the perfect handle shape for the 16! Very nice....
     
  11. Apr 24, 2012 #11
    gentemanndvm

    gentemanndvm

    770
    Nov 2, 2010
    thanks for the kind words, gentlemen. it's been a fun project.


    cf07 - i used that direct pressure on the sanding belt wheel just like you talked about. worked GREAT. thanks for the tip!
     
  12. Apr 24, 2012 #12
    Axisjoe

    Axisjoe

    259
    Feb 25, 2012
    Very very nice, I'm thinking the 16 will be my next purchase. I love the black with orange liners and lanyard.
     
  13. Apr 25, 2012 #13
    crimsonfalcon07

    crimsonfalcon07

    6,853
    Dec 27, 2010
    Awesome, glad it worked for you. I figure, it's a curve, and you need to sand a curve. Match made in heaven. Knives are like women. They're generally nice, but the hand really appreciates some supple curves. Fills the hand, just feels right.
     

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