Looking for a knife like the Benchmade Apparition

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Dynasty

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I really love the design of that knife, in fact I like everything about it BUT the handle. I don't want a plastic handle. I would like wood, or real scale. Do you have any suggestions for what I am looking for? Or should I just go ahead and get this knife?

Oh, and I should ask, what is this knife in terms of "black plain" or "satin plain" ? I like that mirror finish this image has... Thanks!
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You asked for it and you will receive.

The BM 672 with G-10 handle and the LE BM 672-600 with wood inlay handle.
 
G-10 (if you don't know) is a real nice handle material. It is in the same category as Micarta (layered material with bonding epoxy). Very nice, and very durable, far from plastic.
 
Kenblade said:
You asked for it and you will receive.

The BM 672 with G-10 handle and the LE BM 672-600 with wood inlay handle.
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Wow, the limited edition one seems awesome! However, where in the heck can I find one? I can't seem to find it anywhere, its not on the nra.com site :(
 
The 672 has G-10 scales. The 670A has plastic.

I never knew about the 672-600. Sounds nice.
 
I think I heard the BM Apparition is being discontinued. If you really like it, get it now. Maybe you (or someone else) can replace the plastic scales.
 
The Apparition looks like a very good candidate for tweaking with some different handles scales. I've been kicking around the idea of putting some wood on mine like maybe some spalted maple. Sweetness.
 
How would I go around changing the handle you think? Any place in New York that would do that?
 
I made my own scales for my 670 using Bloodwood and Tung Oil finish.
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It wasnt that hard. I took out the screws, traced the designs on strips of bloodwood...marked where the holes were. Then roughly cut the design. I didnt cut it exactly cause then it wouldnt really be uniform.

So I remounted the scraps of wood on and then took a dremel and sanded the wood to match the shape of the frame while the pieces were on the knife.

Wasnt that hard. Although I am not proclaiming myself to be an expert, but if you need help...just let me know.
 
Mystral Hawk said:
I made my own scales for my 670 using Bloodwood and Tung Oil finish.
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It wasnt that hard. I took out the screws, traced the designs on strips of bloodwood...marked where the holes were. Then roughly cut the design. I didnt cut it exactly cause then it wouldnt really be uniform.

So I remounted the scraps of wood on and then took a dremel and sanded the wood to match the shape of the frame while the pieces were on the knife.

Wasnt that hard. Although I am not proclaiming myself to be an expert, but if you need help...just let me know.
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That looks amazing! I would love to do that! Maybe I will buy the normal cheaper one and do that. Save the money instead of buying nra version...

My only problem is that I wont have a dremel in my dorm. Anyway around that step?
 
Dynasty said:
That looks amazing! I would love to do that! Maybe I will buy the normal cheaper one and do that. Save the money instead of buying nra version...

My only problem is that I wont have a dremel in my dorm. Anyway around that step?
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My Apparition is the original, after I did it...a couple of months later I saw the NRA version and other versions come out... Kinda felt awesome doing it myself and not paying the additional cash to get a NRA version.

No idea. The reason I used the dremel is cause the sanding tip is extremely high RPM's and will sand the wood quickly to shape. You just need to be careful not to nick the bolsters and stuff.

One option, besides buying a dremel, is maybe have someone make the scales for you and all you would have to do is unscrew the torx bits and pry off the scales (they are also glued down) and reattach them. Or send your knife to someone to do it for you. Or a lot of patience, sandpaper, workshop? someone you know own a dremel? etc etc.


Another issue I just considered is how you want to treat the wood. If you leave the wood unfinished it can swell or warp depending on environment. My scales are finished with multiple coats of Tung Oil...which makes the wood harder and water resistant. It also adds a light gloss to the wood. You could even do boiled linseed oil (which is similiar) but it will take longer to dry and wont offer the same protection. You would then have to take some polyurethane which might make the wood a little slick...which may or may not be safe. You could also use superglue...but it is a difficult procedure. However this will make the wood extremely hard and durable.

Id be willing to do it for you...wouldnt take too long, maybe a week or so. But probably wont get to it until the weekends...but I also do custom carpentry with my friend and we have many exotic woods. Cocobolo, Bloodwood (which is mine,) Purple heart, White Maple, Curly Maple, Ipe (this is awesome super durable wood...concrete starts to melt before ipe starts to burn...its the new stuff decks are made of,) Ebony. Im sure if you have a request I can source the wood from a local supplier.
 
I would love it if you could help me! I would gladly pay you for your services and the cost of the materials of course. Could you email me at ? Thank you so much.
 
By the way, I would want a nice dark rich looking wood. Something like Rosewood would be cool, but I don't know much about woods sadly. A nice rich color like burl? Something to that effect. Thanks.
 
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