I bumped into a thread a while ago in which the subject of adding a CF show side scale to a ZT 0450 was raised. I've wanted to do just that for as long as I've had mine and even wrote to ZT to ask if they might sell me one (they wouldn't). I didn't want the blacked-out version of the 0450 and the limited run ZDP model is both hard to find and pricey, so I needed a source for a quality CF scale.
Hackenslash mentioned an economical and excellently made scale from Chris at Nyfestyle, a California-based outfit that's a registered Service Provider here at BF. I followed Slash's lead and purchased the matte version. The scales are currently on sale for 50 bucks plus modest shipping. I ordered my scale on Wednesday morning EDT, it shipped the same day, and was at my PO coast-to-coast on Friday.
Installation took all of 20 minutes, the finish and milling of the scale is excellent, the fit was perfect, the blade came right back to center, and--after a little break-in--I think the knife even flips a taste better than it did when stock, which was super to begin with. Included with the scale is a washer to slip between the CF scale and the bearing chase as well as two black screws to attach the scale through the standoffs. The matte finish still has a little sheen to it that contrasts nicely with its flat edges and very clean chamfer.
I couldn't be happier with this mod to a favorite little knife and highly recommend Chris and Nyfestyle to anyone looking to upgrade their 0450. BTW, Chris also offers G10 backspacers in 3 colors for the knife.
My little guy is now the perfect companion for its big brother ZT0452CF.
Hackenslash mentioned an economical and excellently made scale from Chris at Nyfestyle, a California-based outfit that's a registered Service Provider here at BF. I followed Slash's lead and purchased the matte version. The scales are currently on sale for 50 bucks plus modest shipping. I ordered my scale on Wednesday morning EDT, it shipped the same day, and was at my PO coast-to-coast on Friday.
Installation took all of 20 minutes, the finish and milling of the scale is excellent, the fit was perfect, the blade came right back to center, and--after a little break-in--I think the knife even flips a taste better than it did when stock, which was super to begin with. Included with the scale is a washer to slip between the CF scale and the bearing chase as well as two black screws to attach the scale through the standoffs. The matte finish still has a little sheen to it that contrasts nicely with its flat edges and very clean chamfer.
I couldn't be happier with this mod to a favorite little knife and highly recommend Chris and Nyfestyle to anyone looking to upgrade their 0450. BTW, Chris also offers G10 backspacers in 3 colors for the knife.
My little guy is now the perfect companion for its big brother ZT0452CF.

