ESEE Izula G-10 Scales

Dexwithers

Dexwithers

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I was out today taking pictures for the website I am working on and thought I would snap a few pics for a Quick Review. Enjoy!! :D


Recently I discovered ESEE made G-10 Scales for the Izula. So, of course I just had to order a couple set's.

Some background and observations:

1) I always preferred the BK-11 handle with scales over the BK-14 and Izula. The Izula II isn't bad either.

2) I really didn't like the ESEE Micarta scales on either the Izula or the BK-14. It was just to small and was not comfortable enough for me.

3) The KA-BAR Zytel on the 14 and 24 were ok but I don't like the feel of it as much as Micarta or G-10.

4) I still love the BK-11 the most. lol :D :D


So after receiving my sets of G-10 in the mail, I quickly grabbed some allen wrenches and started ripping scales of of my Izula. I then placed one set on the Izula and headed out to the garage with the other set to modify the kydex insert that fits in between the scales to keep them centered so It would fit on my 14.

After a few minutes I now had two new set's of scales pimped out on my 14 and Izula. Then came time to test them out. I have to say that I now love the Izula. Really, I have been using it almost everyday for about 2 weeks. It feels so nice in the hand and the texturing on the scales is amazing! It really is a totally different feeling knife that with the ESEE Micarta.

As far as the feel on the 14, Well It isn't bad at all. The handle on the 14 and 24 are wider so the metal sticks out around the scales but it isn't uncomfortable. I am probably going to break the edges on one of my 14's or 24's so they are rounded. Or even grind one down almost flush with the scales? I think either way will give it a great feel with the ESEE G-10. I will give you all an update whenever that happens.

So in conclusion, If you have thought about getting the G-10 for either you BK-14/24 or for your Izula, I say go for it.
Yes you do have do a little sanding to make the insert fit on the Becker's but it is totally worth it.

Ok.......... Picture time!! haha

Here is the Izula:
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Closer up: (and look at that texture)
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I put it on my BK24 so you all could see the metal more clearly:
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Here are a couple of shots together:
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Nice to see some up-close pics. I have had these scales in a cart for over a week, but I'm waiting for an out-of-stock knife to show up before I complete my order.
 
Thanks for the review!
..any chance of getting a photo showing the thickness of the scales when installed on a knife?
 
Here you go grinter. I think this is what you wanted.

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It's the same thickness on both knives. Hope that Helps man!
 
Those are sweet, they need to come out with some white G10 so we can dye it whatever color we want. Rainbow Izula anyone?
 
Thanks for posting this up. Just realized recently ESEE was offering some factory G10 and wondered if they would fit ok on the BK14.

I've said it before though and I'll keep saying it. When is Becker going to offer some factory micarta scales for the BK14/24!!??? There's an option for factory micarta with everything else in the Becker line except the 14/24....just don't get it. I think they would sell quite well. I know there are aftermarket options available....but I'm cheap. ;)
 
Yes, I too wish KA-BAR would make some micarta for the 14/24. It would sell like crazy.

No, I do not wish for Rainbow Scales. LOL.

:)
 
I'd like those a whole lot more if they were like the standard Izula handles. I like to hold my BK14 or Izula with my little finger in that pommel-ring-hole-thing.
 
Finally got some. Thinking about a set for a BK-14.

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Ooo Dex, did you round off the metal edges of the handle on your 14? Nice!

Anyone have any guess as to how opening the lanyard hole on these scales to the full size of the hole on the knife would work?
 
Magus said:
I've said it before though and I'll keep saying it. When is Becker going to offer some factory micarta scales for the BK14/24!!??? There's an option for factory micarta with everything else in the Becker line except the 14/24....just don't get it. I think they would sell quite well. I know there are aftermarket options available....but I'm cheap. ;)
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I'll go you one better. What they really need to do is come out with some factory micarta or G10 that would effectively lengthen the handle of the 14/24 by at least one inch. Then they would truly have a winner.

Doc
 
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