Getting G10 Scales made

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Midget

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So... Would anyone know of a source where I might get custom G10 scales fit to my Strider SA?

As an alternative, I'd be willing to make the scales myself, but don't have any textured G10 to work with.
 
Any knifemaker could do it, but many are too busy making their own knives to want to modify someone else's....

You can get some G-10 to work with easily enough, but if you decide to do it yourself use a good dust mask. You don't want your lungs full of glass dust.
 
You will more than likely have to do it yourself if you want it back anytime soon, and you can get G10 anywhere they sell knifemaking supplies but It comes in smooth blocks or pieces ( 5"x12" or maybe smaller ) but it does not come textured you will have to do that after you sand it to where you want it hit it with a bead blaster and that will give you the texture you are looking for.

Regards;Dwaine www.airkatknives.com :p
 
You could make them yourself, it isn't all that difficult if you have some basic skills already. If not just getting in there and trying it will get you a decent enough scales with some practice. A good dust mask is a must, and power tools would be highly recommended. G10 is hard stuff and trying to work it by hand will drive you crazy.

You might also want to try posting in Shoptalk, you might be able to find someone willing to make the scales. If not you will find people willing to help you along the way, from finding materials to making the scales.
 
You could also see if a local knife store does any work like that...I had River's Edge knife shop bead blast my commander and nimravus.
 
It's simple enough if you want the scales epoxied to the blade. Just lightly superglue some G10 onto the knife, shape with a Dremel and sandpaper, then snap the scales off and restick them with epoxy.

If you want the scales to be removable, it'll be more of a hassle. I wouldn't advocate drilling and tapping the hard blade itself, so that leaves the choice of using the pre-existing holes on the Strider. You could either fit and tap some spacers in the holes, or use some kind of bolt that holds the two scales together.

Halpern Titanium's got some 3/16"-thick sheets of textured G10 on sale. The G10 that I got from them had a great grippy texture.
 
indeed...

i've actually already made G10 scales for my SA in the past. They are on right now, but i'm not happy with them (relatively new to tinkering). i've been meaning to get my SA right and i figured it'd be easier to have a professional make them.

the scales i use are mounted on via the existing holes.

i'll try again this wednesday if i can get my stupid bandsaw to work.


one of the bigger problems i'm facing is getting the G10 grippy. the G10 i used/will use is smooth (texasknife.com) and i lack the knowledge and tools to make it grippy. Well... grippy, and pretty. i want textured lines that are uniform or at least partially aesthetic. i've seen modded G10 striders online w/ that "ripple" look (like these: http://www.tadgear.com/edged tools/msc_smf_nm.htm) but can't for the life of me duplicate it.

the second problem is getting the mounting screws to be flush with the scales. i dont have any countersink bits or a drill press for that matter. :(




i'm sure i'll figure out something. thanks for all of your help, and i could definately use some more ;)


take care.
 
update.


i made the scales.

they came out ok, not professional quality, but ok. currently still smooth G10 because i haven't thought of a good way to "texturize" it yet.


also, color. anyone know a way i can color G10? the g10 was black but turned grayish after sanding. ??
 
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