Barry H Scale - Small Sebenza 21

[krazichinaman]

I sent off my small 21 last week to Barry H for a custom scale. He received it Saturday 4/3 and I just got it today 4/9. Amazing turnaround time!

You know we are all guilty of doing this...waiting for the postman to come

Nothing like using another small sebenza to open up another sebenza! :thumbup:

Inital thoughts:
*You can tell right off the bat that the G-10 scale saves ALOT of weight. The small 21 was not heavy by any means, but this will be a much added bonus since I already carry so much other stuff with me everyday (Ie Keys, flashlight, etc)

*I am in love with this texture. It definitely adds a much needed sense of security knowing that this will not slipp out of your hands.

*Barry's attention to detail is very apparent. He has recreated the original scale almost exactly.

*The blade is perfectly centered and the lockup is still very tight and solid.

*No blade play at all.

I will update this post with a more detailed review when I spend a bit more time with the new toy.

A big THANK YOU to Barry H for putting up with my random emails very late at night. :thumbup:

 

[cut-FiNgErS]

that is very nice!!

 

[sticf]

Congrats on the scale. Barry does great work.

 

[krazichinaman]

Regarding the weight, we can see that we save a lot. A normal small 21 weighs 3 OZ on the website. We are saving nearly .7 OZ

 

[Greaves]

Looks great.

 

[nyefmaker]

Looks Awsome, Barry H Does Excellent Work !!!

 

[T.K.C.]

That looks great!!

 

[marthinus]

Mr H did great again! Enjoy the knife!

 

[bigmark408]

Barry does nice work. :thumbup:

 

[Evan V.]

I like it!
Is there any sacrifice in structural integrity? I have contacted Barry and like his work, but am wondering if it feels less "sturdy," compaired to the full on titanium? I really like the idea of carbon fiber, and wish Silver Twill G10 was readily available.

 

[Wali]

Very nice! Barry is the MAN!

 

[Barry H]

I like it!
Is there any sacrifice in structural integrity? I have contacted Barry and like his work, but am wondering if it feels less "sturdy," compaired to the full on titanium? I really like the idea of carbon fiber, and wish Silver Twill G10 was readily available.

Glad you like it, Evan V.

For the record, I have probably made over 150-Sebenza scales out of G-10 or carbon fiber. I have never, ever, have had one issue or return on any of my work

Ever had a chance to check out a Strider SnG or SMF?

Well, that's what I'm doing with a Sebenza:
One titanium locking handle, one blade and one phenolic handle.

It works with Strider, and it works with my work.

Next question..........

 

[Evan V.]

Thanks, I will be contacting you as soon as I get one. As of now, I only have inlay and graffic sebs. NO plain ones to tinker with. Any chance you have some extra titanium CR scales lying around? My buddy has a machine shop and would like to experement with them.

Glad you like it, Evan V.

For the record, I have probably made over 150-Sebenza scales out of G-10 or carbon fiber. I have never, ever, have had one issue or return on any of my work

Ever had a chance to check out a Strider SnG or SMF?

Well, that's what I'm doing with a Sebenza:
One titanium locking handle, one blade and one phenolic handle.

It works with Strider, and it works with my work.

Next question..........

 

[Barry H]

Thanks, I will be contacting you as soon as I get one. As of now, I only have inlay and graffic sebs. NO plain ones to tinker with. Any chance you have some extra titanium CR scales lying around? My buddy has a machine shop and would like to experement with them.

Sorry, nothing extra floating around my bench at this time.

 

[Barry H]

I sent off my small 21 last week to Barry H for a custom scale. He received it Saturday 4/3 and I just got it today 4/9. Amazing turnaround time!

A big THANK YOU to Barry H for putting up with my random emails very late at night. :thumbup:

You are most welcome! Glad you like it

And thanks to the rest of you and your comments!

And, in case any of you newer members here that aren't acquainted with my work, I recently reformatted my photobucket page and now have page dedicated to most of my Sebenza work.

http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/BarryH_1956/Sebenzas/

 

[mikeymoto]

Cool mods! :thumbup:

 

[redsst]

Barry,

Since you mentioned Striders, I have a related question.

Can you make a Seb scale with and intergrated backspacer like on the SnG or SMF?

 

[Barry H]

Barry,

Since you mentioned Striders, I have a related question.

Can you make a Seb scale with and intergrated backspacer like on the SnG or SMF?

I've been fabricating carbon fiber stand-offs instead of using a one piece scale/backspacer. Done about a two or three dozen with no returns or lock up issues.

 

[redsst]

That sounds like a great idea.

Do the stand-offs close off the whole back of the handle - as in to stop keys or coins from getting in?

Do you have any pictures of these installed?



The weight reduction of these scales is amazing! Almost a full ounce on a 3oz knife.

 

[Barry H]

That sounds like a great idea.

Do the stand-offs close off the whole back of the handle - as in to stop keys or coins from getting in?

Do you have any pictures of these installed?





The weight reduction of these scales is amazing! Almost a full ounce on a 3oz knife.

No, they don't close off the area. If they did, it would be called a solid backspacer. Think Sebenza now. the stand-off simulate what the sebenza thru bolts do.

Go to my photobucket link and look around