Anodized aluminum scales on my Manix

John Grimsmo · Jan 14, 2012

Thanks guys!! Yes I ship worldwide for $5 bucks. I've got two Para2's myself, a regular one and a grey CTS20CP version, so I appreciate the loan offer but it won't be necessary.

I know this isn't a Para2 thread but here is the progress I've made so far. This was all done a few months ago and I haven't had a chance to finish the design since then. This is my next big project, getting the para2 finished and ready to sell.

These are just a few of the test handles I made that didn't fit properly. The liners fit fine, it's the screw holes that don't line up at all. More testing and tweaking required, but I think I've got it figured out.

BITEME · Jan 15, 2012

Can't wait for the P2 they look awesome ,what colors do you have in the works?-bought some manix ones they're really cool

Chipped Karambit · Jan 15, 2012

I second that notion. I am waiting for more of his work. If you carry a knife and its your edc, you should make it look like it.

PurpleGold · Jan 15, 2012

man I love the carbon fiber, and I'm excited for para2 scales, I'll definitely be picking up a set.

blujaydad · Jan 15, 2012

Ill take the polished black with silver splash for one of my paramilitary 2,s they look awesome!

John Grimsmo · Jan 15, 2012

BITEME said:
Can't wait for the P2 they look awesome ,what colors do you have in the works?-bought some manix ones they're really cool

I usually leave color choice up to the customer so that they can customize it to suit themselves. I can anodized in any color you've seen in this thread, plus more. I've got copper and bronze which look cool, grey, turquoise, blue, plus the usual red, orange, green, yellow, black, silver, etc.

blujaydad said:
Ill take the polished black with silver splash for one of my paramilitary 2,s they look awesome!

Glad you liked the look of that one, it took a loooooong time to polish. I'm trying not to do a lot of those because of the extra time and hassle polishing it. After polishing and before anodizing, even my fingerprint would scratch it so I had to be very very careful. Yet after anodizing it's very durable and won't scratch easily.

squints · Jan 15, 2012

Would you ever make these for a Sage1?

John Grimsmo · Jan 16, 2012

Not likely, sorry to say. My to-do list is getting mighty long.

foofie · Jan 25, 2012

Not Manix related - but your website says you are working on scales for the benchmade griptillian as well? Any updates?
May need to get a Manix to get a full family with matching scales - manix, P2, grip...

blaisep · Jan 25, 2012

I don't suppose you could do glow scales for the Sage 3 ?
Blaise

NoFair · Jan 25, 2012

Scales look great:thumbup: Looking forward to CF or G10 scales for the Para2. Any chance you will be making scales for the Spyderco Military?

Seanifred · Jan 25, 2012

some lightning strike for the para 2 would be awesome

JNewell · Jan 25, 2012

Very nice work!

kurt6652 · Jan 25, 2012

A low rider clip for the Para 2, would be cool too.

D1omedes · Jan 26, 2012

Very nice scales, John. :thumbup:

Have you considered doing the Native 5? I don't have one yet but I plan on picking one up eventually. It would be cool to slap on a pair of awesome aluminum scales.

Sal Glesser · Jan 26, 2012

Very nice John.

sal

frandad · Jan 26, 2012

Excellent work! I would like to second the vote for the Native 5. To be really clear I would buy a pair of scales for the Native 5. Maybe two.

John Grimsmo · Jan 26, 2012

foofie said:
Not Manix related - but your website says you are working on scales for the benchmade griptillian as well? Any updates?
May need to get a Manix to get a full family with matching scales - manix, P2, grip...

Once I finish the Para2 I'll get working on Griptillian scales, with any luck it'll be mid-late Feb.

blaisep said:
I don't suppose you could do glow scales for the Sage 3 ?
Blaise

Sorry, wouldn't work.

NoFair said:
Scales look great:thumbup: Looking forward to CF or G10 scales for the Para2. Any chance you will be making scales for the Spyderco Military?

I don't really have any desire to work with G10, I'll let the other pimpers corner that market. CF, AL and Ti are my specialties. Lots of people are asking about the Military, it might happen but not for a while.

kurt6652 said:
A low rider clip for the Para 2, would be cool too.

Doesn't STR make that already?

D1omedes said:
Very nice scales, John. :thumbup:

Have you considered doing the Native 5? I don't have one yet but I plan on picking one up eventually. It would be cool to slap on a pair of awesome aluminum scales.

I've been considering it for a while, might have to put it on my list. I just saw some pics of the fluted Ti version of the Native 5 and it looks amazing!

Sal Glesser said:
Very nice John.
sal

Thanks Sal! Means a lot.

jwblack911 · Jan 26, 2012

John Grimsmo said:
Thanks guys!

Check this out, it's a step by step vid showing how I machine these bad boys:

thanks for the video

mind if i ask your feed rate and milling cutter material type?? i always have such bad luck with shattering the cutters i use lol

kurt6652 · Jan 26, 2012

Not a low ride clip in anodized aluminum.

John Grimsmo said:
Once I finish the Para2 I'll get working on Griptillian scales, with any luck it'll be mid-late Feb.

Sorry, wouldn't work.

I don't really have any desire to work with G10, I'll let the other pimpers corner that market. CF, AL and Ti are my specialties. Lots of people are asking about the Military, it might happen but not for a while.
Doesn't STR make that already?

Not a low ride clip in anodized aluminum.

I've been considering it for a while, might have to put it on my list. I just saw some pics of the fluted Ti version of the Native 5 and it looks amazing!

Thanks Sal! Means a lot.