A few more Re-scaled Kopas :)

Wow, all are very nice. The black and gold web is RIDICULOUS. :o

On the whole yin/yang bit, you ever think of doing the white on one side, black on the other?
 
How well does the epoxy scale attachment work over the long haul? I have a Kopa in carbon fiber that has no pins, and the Kiwi lacks pins as well. I just got a Moki Glory that doesn't use pins either.
Does this last over time in a folder?
I made a shop knife by laminating a blade between two pieces of Cherry - at least 25 years ago and it is still intact.
Do the pocket knives made this way hold up over time? If so, why do so many knives use pins?
 
arty said:
How well does the epoxy scale attachment work over the long haul? I have a Kopa in carbon fiber that has no pins, and the Kiwi lacks pins as well. I just got a Moki Glory that doesn't use pins either.
Does this last over time in a folder?
I made a shop knife by laminating a blade between two pieces of Cherry - at least 25 years ago and it is still intact.
Do the pocket knives made this way hold up over time? If so, why do so many knives use pins?
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Arty, I think you answered your own question about as well as it can possibly be answered. Your lamination has held up for 25 years, so it's safe to at least assume a current production folder with epoxied scales could possibly last at least that long. But it's impossible to guarantee that something which only existed for "X" years will last for "X + something". Some production knives today don't even use epoxy. IIRC, Chris Reeve uses a high performance double sided tape.

As for pins, I'd say they're still used for a variety of reasons. On some knives they're used in conjunction with epoxy and are mostly cosmetic. On others they may be used because the material is not suitable for fastening with epoxy. A few makers may still used them because it's what they've always used. Pins too have their down side, they create stress points where cracks often start.

Paul
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here is one i just finished putting some tung oil on. Thanks to Paul for saving the mock up when i first bought the wood. it was back in Feb. and the goofball that i am, i forgot to label what kind of wood it was. Thanks to Paul i have a name for this new one:).

York Gum Burl Kopa

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again, sorry for the pics. my light box still hasn't shown up:mad:.
 
OMG! Those are absolutely freaking beautiful!! i have one kopa, hoping to add to that! Always wanted a CF kopa.
 
The York Gum looks great Tony! So many attractive woods out there.

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