Assault Shaker Handle

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dcfireman

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Has anybody seen or made an AS with handle slabs? After seeing the Piano Key, I am tempted to try to make a similar handle on my AS. Thanks for the help.
 
I don't recall ever seeing one, but it has crossed my mind.

I actually contacted a well known maker who does mods to knives and he wanted almost double what I paid for the AS new from the shop to polish it up and put micarta slabs on it!!:eek: :eek:

I decided I liked it just fine the way it is!

If I could find a maker to put micarta slabs on it for a reasonable price I probably would have it done though.
 
I saw this one by Gary over on the Rat Chat board. Not a full handle (not a Busse either), but a nice insert.

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cdyer said:
I saw this one by Gary over on the Rat Chat board. Not a full handle (not a Busse either), but a nice insert.
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Not too get technical on you, and I could be wrong here, but that looks like an overlay to me, although it isn't all that clear from the picture
 
Walking Man said:
Not too get technical on you, and I could be wrong here, but that looks like an overlay to me, although it isn't all that clear from the picture
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Walking Man, is it possible for you to post one thing that isn't controversial, condescending or negative?

I honestly cringe when I see posts by you now, even before I read them.

I know that you think you are being helpful, and at times you are, but sweet Jesus, tone it down a bit.

I have been called out on being opinionated and a jerk in the past, and they were right.

Just a word of advice from a fellow Busse fan.
 
Ooh. I like that Shaker that Cyder posted. Looks like a poor man's Bad Apple. I sense some interesting doodling coming on.

Rick - have shaker, will modify
 
Matteo Escobar said:
Just a word of advice from a fellow Busse fan.
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I did say I might be wrong. Maybe I've just been hanging out in W&C lately. Really, I don't care that much. I'm a nice guy in really life, and like many postings, the words may not convey the sentiment, or the reader might misinterpret one's feeling. It's a strange place.
 
WM, hey it's cool! I know it's hard to understand someone here on the net without body language and tone of voice.

Sorry if I came off badly.
 
Walking Man said:
Not too get technical on you, and I could be wrong here, but that looks like an overlay to me, although it isn't all that clear from the picture
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NOT an overlay, but a very well fit piece of wood. I know, because I made the suggestion to Gary to do the work and have seen the knife with the insert. :thumbup:
 
OK, on a full tang fixed blade, what is the difference between an "overlay" and a "handle?" Seems like the same thing to me... :confused:
 
Yea, the new Rat Shaker has a big hole where the wood is, makes the possibilities endless for creative persons, I forsee some nice aftermarket customizations coming out of this one. :)

A wild guess between overlay and handle, an overlay might be a very thin or smaller than the outside dimentions of the knife. And a handle is an all encompassing term for the bits sticking out of the back of the blade? ie, whatever the user grabs onto when he uses said knife? Dunno, I just cover the sharp bits :o
 
potterma said:
OK, on a full tang fixed blade, what is the difference between an "overlay" and a "handle?" Seems like the same thing to me...
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Well.... It's a matter of opinion I suppose. I guess it depends on how much space there is between the material and the handle. IMO, I don't really like that type of handle with material sticking out, it's really not too comfortable, and really, is a cheaper way of putting a knife together, because you don't have to take the time to make it flush. I don't mind overlays, though, because they don't get in the way, and they don't interfere with your grip.
Overlay:
http://www.lightfootknives.com/btipmil2.html
Handle:
http://www.lightfootknives.com/full_contact_2.html
Although Greg calls that one an overlay, because it will effect how you grip the knife, I'd call it part of the handle, as do most manufacturers.
 
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