I recently got the supperb, built-like-a-tank Benchmade 520 (plain edge) to replace my now-sold full-size Ritter. The 520 is simply outstanding for a full-size, strong knife, but its aluminum scales were not to my liking. Since I liked everything else about the knife, thanks to this forum, I found that Chax Knives does custom knife work on Benchmades, which is tricky due to the Axis lock being inside of the scales. After several emails between Chase and I about what I wanted, intended use, etc., etc., we decided that contoured (also called 3D) G10 scales would be my goal. I just got my new knife a few days ago so I wanted to share it with you!. Benchmade mini Ritter (now my wife's knife!) on top for comparison 
G10 is very hard and a little brittle, so you will see that the notches are not 100% perfect as the G10 chips away a little during the cutting since it is somewhat porous (because of the layers used to make G10). Still, the notches give the knife the a perfect grip in the hand, without being too agresive on the skin. I really like my new scales and they make the BM520 a much better knife!!!
(moderators - this is a production knife, but if this belong in the Custom Forum, my apologies for posting in the wrong place)
Will
G10 is very hard and a little brittle, so you will see that the notches are not 100% perfect as the G10 chips away a little during the cutting since it is somewhat porous (because of the layers used to make G10). Still, the notches give the knife the a perfect grip in the hand, without being too agresive on the skin. I really like my new scales and they make the BM520 a much better knife!!!
(moderators - this is a production knife, but if this belong in the Custom Forum, my apologies for posting in the wrong place)
Will
