BlackKnight86
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Hi, guys!
Hey, I read somewhere that Bark River will rehandle other makers' knives...is that true? In particular, I've got a couple of Cold Steels that I wanted a nicer rehandle; a TrailMaster and a Laredo (both Carbon V). What would a job like that run?
In a related question, I've seen the wire tang pics of the Laredo; and read the Cold Steel explanation. It seems logical...but I don't have the expertise to validate it. I'm thinking, though, that if the knife was strictly a fighter, not a heavy chopper, and if the tightening nut were properly anchored in the right material; it seems like it would be a pretty durable handle. I figure that a good, solid G10 would do the trick, if it were done by someone who knew what they were doing. That's why I'd love to send it to Bark River.
What do you guys think? Would it be worth rehandling a Laredo? I should say that the knife is currently unused; so the handle is just fine as is. I prefer black, though; so I figured that I would explore re-handling possibilities, if it would be worthwhile.
Thanks!
BK86
Hey, I read somewhere that Bark River will rehandle other makers' knives...is that true? In particular, I've got a couple of Cold Steels that I wanted a nicer rehandle; a TrailMaster and a Laredo (both Carbon V). What would a job like that run?
In a related question, I've seen the wire tang pics of the Laredo; and read the Cold Steel explanation. It seems logical...but I don't have the expertise to validate it. I'm thinking, though, that if the knife was strictly a fighter, not a heavy chopper, and if the tightening nut were properly anchored in the right material; it seems like it would be a pretty durable handle. I figure that a good, solid G10 would do the trick, if it were done by someone who knew what they were doing. That's why I'd love to send it to Bark River.
What do you guys think? Would it be worth rehandling a Laredo? I should say that the knife is currently unused; so the handle is just fine as is. I prefer black, though; so I figured that I would explore re-handling possibilities, if it would be worthwhile.
Thanks!
BK86