FK3 show and tell

[JBC_Hunter]

Anyone know what the edge thicknesses are behind the secondary bevel of the fk2, fk3 and BFK?

 

[Alone]

 

[Irishrally]

One of my very favorites. I love this knife. It’s going to be a permanent fixture on my backcountry rig. Incredible piece!
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What are the config specs on the this?

 

[Tensegrity]

Among many other things recently, today was clearing some early thistle from the fields. Pretty wet up here this weekend, perfect for safely working the big brush pile.

 

[Ciscocbc]

I thought sheep liked thistle? Or is that goats who eat anything…

 

[SpyderPhreak]

Better pics of my fancy FK3. 5 months later lmao.













The depth of the chatoyancy on this DIW is simply AMAZING!!! Just can’t quite capture it in photos.

 

[clinton1]

Better pics of my fancy FK3. 5 months later lmao.

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The depth of the chatoyancy on this DIW is simply AMAZING!!! Just can’t quite capture it in photos.

Beautiful example!!!!

 

[yoko]

Better pics of my fancy FK3. 5 months later lmao.

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The depth of the chatoyancy on this DIW is simply AMAZING!!! Just can’t quite capture it in photos.

AWESOME!!!!!!

 

[stjones]

Better pics of my fancy FK3. 5 months later lmao.

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The depth of the chatoyancy on this DIW is simply AMAZING!!! Just can’t quite capture it in photos.

Do you have a FK2 to compare SXS to illustrate the contouring differences you are asking Nathan about?
I didn’t realize they were different.

 

[Non.Nisi.Te]

 

[SpyderPhreak]

Do you have a FK2 to compare SXS to illustrate the contouring differences you are asking Nathan about?
I didn’t realize they were different.

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Dec 6, 2024

Can we pretty please get a spine angle shot of these 2 to see the difference in the handles?

Sorry about the quick and crappy pics/lighting, but I’m working right now. FK3 scales on the left, FK2 scales on the right. Doesn’t look like a huge difference, but the FK2 is definitely thicker in the middle, with more contouring, and more grooves, which, to me, translates to more comfortable and better grip. Once you compare side by side in hand, the difference is pretty noticeable.

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[stjones]

Thank you SpyderPhreak !! I actually remember seeing those pics as soon as I saw your quoted post.
I might have to check some out to see how that compare to the ultra comfy FK2 scales.
I know that the SDFK/SSDFK scales were thinner then on the HDFK and I REALLY preferred them on the HDFK.

 

[ferider]

I do prefer nice FK2 scales over nice BFK scales, and have them on a couple of my BFK. I even filled the lanyard holes on a black set ....

But please don't make me choose between plain Micarta FK2 scales vs. AECM FK3/BFK scales ... AECM would win

 

[MightyQ]

Got some new scales in!

 

[clinton1]

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Got some new scales in!

Those look great!!!

 

[yoko]

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Got some new scales in!

Hell yes!!!!

My DEK1 has the same combo!!!!

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

Hell yes!!!!

My DEK1 has the same combo!!!!

It stands out, no doubt about it

 

[MightyQ]

Hell yes!!!!

My DEK1 has the same combo!!!!

It’s epic, will definitely make it easy to find if I ever leave it on the ground

 

[hypothetically29]

Do you have a FK2 to compare SXS to illustrate the contouring differences you are asking Nathan about?
I didn’t realize they were different.

I don't have calipers, but eyeballing it using a ruler at the middle screws: FK2 = ~2.1 cm, FK3 = ~1.9 cm. So about 10% difference, which doesn't sound like a lot but you can feel it. To me the grooves look wider and feel deeper on the FK3 than FK2. My size L hands prefer the FK2 scales but I like them both.

And here's a pic of my new FK3:

 

[SpyderPhreak]

I'll try to take some actual fk2/fk3 scale measurements later tonight.