BK 10 question

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azwelke

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Will you guys be using the micarta handles mostly when using your BK 10's? I really like them on mine:cool::thumbup:
They feel thinner than the black handles, and feel better in my hands.
Al
 
I went from grivory to micarta in about 1 minute flat, when I got my user. The Camillus grivory is shyte. I didn't like it, but some did.

I took my micarta, sanded down some of the rough spots with 600gt W/D, then buffed it smooth with some 000 steel wool and mineral oil. My micarta feels like grivory now. :D

Moose
 
i like both. my grivory slabs are a little low in a couple areas (blade tang slightly higher than handle) and the micarta are a little high (more easily resolved by just sanding em down). i liked the grivory more than i thought i would and they gave a better grip than i expected. the slightly high edges aren't even noticeable when handling the knife although i haven't put it through heavy/extended use. you can more just feel it with your finger nail. however, when i put the micarta on i really liked it and think once i sand it down appropriately i'll probably leave that on there.
 
I have the Micarta on #1 and Grivory on #2. I ended up stripping one of the bolts on #2 trying to put the Micarta on.
 
Here is what I'm using. I hope that it will still fit your kydex. I might need to change to the kabar micarta if it doesn't fit.

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Because the BK10 are normally tapered after the first bolt hole, your handles may push out on the kydex. If it doesn't fit, you can send me a set, I can make it custom for you! :) Thank you,
Al

MyWifeThinksImCrazy said:
Here is what I'm using. I hope that it will still fit your kydex. I might need to change to the kabar micarta if it doesn't fit.

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azwelke said:
Because the BK10 are normally tapered after the first bolt hole, your handles may push out on the kydex. If it doesn't fit, you can send me a set, I can make it custom for you! :) Thank you,
Al
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Sweet! I'll let you know if I have any fitment problems with it.
 
nick you can send me set of those scales as well. allow 6-8 years for redelivery
 
Hey MWTIC,

The BK10 fits snug into the kydex I got from Azwelke for my 7, so I dont think there should be any problems with the 10 sheaths.
 
Blue Sky said:
Interesting, I've never heard this before. Would you please explain the differences between the old and the new?
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It feels grippier in the hand, the old stuff that is. The sizing is wrong on all I've seen though, when I say that I mean the Camillus grivory doesn't come out to the handle tang in certain places. Usually right in the belly of the handle there is a spot that doesn't look or feel quite right.
 
I just took a look at my Camillus 2 and 10 and you're right, the scales don't match up evenly in spots. Never paid much attention to it before I guess. I do like their texture though, I don't know if smoother would be any advantage.
 
OREGON FAL'ER said:
It feels grippier in the hand, the old stuff that is. The sizing is wrong on all I've seen though, when I say that I mean the Camillus grivory doesn't come out to the handle tang in certain places. Usually right in the belly of the handle there is a spot that doesn't look or feel quite right.
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perfect description. kind of unfortunate bc otherwise i like the grivory! maybe throwing on the old inner tube would remedy it, but i don't even know if the handle defects will matter in use as haven't gotten it out yet.
 
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