Beefier BK11

[Tommythewho]

I saw a thead on here the other day where someone said something about tweener scales on a BK11. Seemed a bit of a stretch but it got me thinking. I have never been all that enamored with the factory sheath. I like the TDI clip but the sheath itself limits how much handle I can put on the knife. I decided to make the handle like i wanted it then look for a sheath. I wanted the bottle opener exposed and i wanted some support for my index finger. I have large hands and can sometimes barely get them in xl gloves (the ones made in china i suspect). I find these scales much more comfortable and they allow me to use the knife much harder while feeling secure in my grip. Here is what they look like

 

[wasatchdan]

I like them. The short handle is the one reason I neglect my 11 in favor of the 14. Those scales look like just the thing for the 11.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

I'm interested with how you've covered up some of the bottle opener. Still work?

 

[thrillbilly]

Looks great Tommy!

I like them....

 

[Tommythewho]

I'm interested with how you've covered up some of the bottle opener. Still work?

Only covers the so called "wire breaker" it will open bottles 'til you can't open no more

 

[Chameleonbear]

Looks good man. I like your scales even when I'm not a huge fan of wood scales.

 

[Tommythewho]

Looks good man. I like your scales even when I'm not a huge fan of wood scales.

You're weakening

 

[Chameleonbear]

It's the drugs!

 

[thrillbilly]

Gonna be some Tween11 handle-porn soon....you will all cave and buy some! I know how weak y'all are when it comes to pimping out your Beckers!

Bwahahahahahahaha!

 

[Renegade90]

Awesome handles Tommy...they look great.

 

[CamH_16]

Might go and make a BK-11 with a (real) tweener handle after seeing this. Nice work Tommy.

 

[clich]

those look great, very classy and comfortable loooking

 

[Tommythewho]

Might go and make a BK-11 with a (real) tweener handle after seeing this. Nice work Tommy.

I dare ya

 

[wasatchdan]

Well, I held out as long as I could. But I just ordered a set of these scales with red liners. They'll look great on my Cliched 11.

 

[daizee]

I like those scales, Tommy, especially the milled inset.
Now ground the guard/waddle thing away so you have a full first finger groove and that knife will be amazing!

What kind of wood do you usually use for this sort of thing? we've seen your oak and... what's this?

-Daizee

 

[MrKnifekid]

I liek them scales, tommy.

 

[RDog]

Looks good, everytime I see pics of a necker like these I start to question if I am set on an Izula or not...(I'm still shopping between the two)


Wasatchdan did you grind in the serrations yourself?

 

[Chameleonbear]

You could split the difference RDog and get the BK-14 affectionately known round these parts as the EsKabar since it is blade from an 11 with the handle of an Izula.

 

[thrillbilly]

Looks good, everytime I see pics of a necker like these I start to question if I am set on an Izula or not...(I'm still shopping between the two)


Wasatchdan did you grind in the serrations yourself?

The serrated 11 is a River Store Only edition. I like it, gives a different look to the Necker.

 

[wasatchdan]

Yep, what Thrill said.