Bk-16: Cliched and Tommythewho-ed

[wasatchdan]

So I did some work on my BK-16. Stripped, blued, etched, and convexed the edge.

The scales are cocobolo wood made by Tommythewho, who knocked these bad boys out for me in record time and got them to me even faster. The scales are thicker than the factory scales, enough so that the bottom strap on the sheath won't snap shut and the top strap is snug. Not a problem for me at all. This knife is going to get some Skystorm pants. These scales are perfect for you guys who didn't like the factory models because they are too thin. These fill the hand nicely and would fit the hands of guys with long fingers better than the factory. I made some fuzz sticks and did a bunch of other utilitarian chores with the 16 with these scales before I stripped it, and I really came to appreciate the extra thickness.

I also appreciate his screw system. Being able to take the scales off with a standard Philips head screwdriver is a nice touch.

You can not go wrong with Tommythewho's scales.

Thanks, Tom. I love 'em. You did great.

I've finally got my new camera to replace the one that broke last week. I haven't read the manual for it yet, so pardon the less than awesome photography.

I started with this...

And now I have this.

A couple of shots of the thickness of the scales.

I love this knife.

 

[Haze240]

Wow. That looks amazing... Nay, it looks friggin amazing.

 

[MADSTEEZE]

It's amazing!

Absolutely amazing!

I'm very jealous!

Shoot!

 

[Greybush]

Wow man, with that patina and those woodies, it looks like it came straight from grandpas pocket...that thing is beautiful man.

 

[runtothehills]

Nice job! I clich'd mine too and love it! What kind of bag is that? Looks like a Maxpedition. I have the Falcon II and the Lundada Gearslinger for my EDC.

 

[thrillbilly]

now that is simply fanfreakintastic! I like the scales, and the etch!
pretty chunk of wood for sure. Thumbs way up

well worth the wait for pics Bro...thanks

 

[clich]

That's awesome. What kind of wood is that? I just ordered white oak.

 

[Kabarcamper]

Wow that's looks mean. Great job on the etch and I like that little extra detail on the edge, and the sig looks cool too

 

[wasatchdan]

Nice job! I clich'd mine too and love it! What kind of bag is that? Looks like a Maxpedition. I have the Falcon II and the Lundada Gearslinger for my EDC.

That's my new 5.11 Rush 24.

That's awesome. What kind of wood is that? I just ordered white oak.

The scales are cocobolo. Usually Tom makes them out of Ipe or bocote, but I asked for cocobolo specifically. He sanded them down and finished them off with tung oil, so I can sand them and fix any knicks or dings myself as I use the knife.

now that is simply fanfreakintastic! I like the scales, and the etch!
pretty chunk of wood for sure. Thumbs way up

well worth the wait for pics Bro...thanks

Thanks, Thrill.

And thanks for the complements, everyone. I liked how it turned out.

 

[GingivitisKahn]

Looks great!


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[Sabong1]

The hard wood scales look awesome.

 

[Boz007]

Thats how its done right there. Awesome.

 

[The Warrior]

Looking good.

 

[RogueBowie]

That looks awesome, love the hardware too. Really clean overall.

 

[CamH_16]

Beautiful rustic look :thumbup:.

 

[MrKnifekid]

That is really cool.

I like.

 

[Renegade90]

Very nice...I really like the handles!

 

[Febeleh]

Wow. I saw this last night on the phone, but that didn't do it justice!
Those are beautiful. I love the way "first production run" and the signature show through the patina!

 

[Guineaman]

Beautiful, something to shoot for!!!

 

[mrn8]

The Cocobolo looks perfect on there! Great job on the etch, too, it looks like one really nice package.