CRK professional soldier custom handles WIP

[peterbright]

Two of the Mnandis are coming to SWITCH Louisiana

 

[GermanyChris]

I'm with Amoo the full handles have me looking at Professional Soldiers the Mnandi type inserts not so much.

 

[socom1970]

One Mnandi inlay is coming to Iowa.

I like both versions he is doing. I opted for the Mnandi version as I love Mnandis but don't have any because they are too small for me. This will be the closest to a Mnandi that I will get, and it's an Insingo to boot. :thumbup:

 

[TRfromMT]

Here are some glamour shots of the finished knives. A little something for everyone... inkosi, bowie and tanto, koa, maple, bog oak...

 

[peterbright]

Looking great to me.

 

[socom1970]

Outstanding! Nice looking work, especially the Bog Oak Insingo.

 

[Terry M.]

Those are sexy as helll! Nice job

 

[peterbright]

I want more...more...more!

 

[Mish_Mike]

Excellent work. These pics are not aiding me in exercising self control w/ my new-found addiction. Has anyone bought a knife just to put a good scale on it? 🤔

 

[peterbright]

Yes is the only correct answer. Just received my two and they look better in person.

 

[wtlj]

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[flipe8]

They all look great. I really like the full handle model.

 

[red mag]

Very nice. Wood is cool.
How are the Mnandi style inlays fixed?
Is it possible to get a picture of the full scale model in hand? Please.
TIA
red mag

 

[wtlj]

Very nice. Wood is cool.
Is it possible to get a picture of the full scale model in hand? Please.
TIA
red mag

Sure thing...here's a few pictures. Although I absolutely love mine I could use the funds elsewhere. I'll be listing mine on the exchange tonight and hope like hell it goes to a good home.

 

[kilogolf65]

Oh so very tempted on this. Those scales came out beautiful.

 

[red mag]

So nice, thanks for sharing.

 

[Barry H]

Very nice looking work! Keep it up.

 

[photoman12001]

I was lucky enough to have this beautiful little knife find its way to me, my first CRK fixed blade. It's really a nice little knife. I'm not fond of fixed blades with no scales or cord-wrapped handles but with the custom scales this is great. If I could I might add half an inch to the rear of the handle to make it perfect but it's pretty close as-is.

The sheath is really nice too. I was a little worried about it rubbing the scales coming in/out but it seems to mostly engage the front screws for the scales. Retention is good. Overall a great package.

TRfromMT and/or wtlj, what do you recommend to maintain the wood scales and keep them in good shape? Do I need to regularly apply any kind of protectant?

For some size comparison, here it is next to my trusty EDC Sebenza 25 and a small Inkosi that I just picked up.

 

[photoman12001]

A few photos of this one in the wild..

 

[photoman12001]

A few shots of this Professional Solider out and about in Alaska

I like it as a neck knife.