Making scales for a Izula

red1965

red1965

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I am interested in making some handles for my Izula and was wondering if anyone had documented the process of putting them on their own Izula. I would like to know what material and fasteners you folks are using. And if you are gluing the slabs or just using the fasteners. Really like to see a post from start to finish of the project. Thanks for any suggestions!
 
Even I would like to know the process. Been hunting for blue denim micarta as well. I guess it will go well on my black Izula.
 
I would also like to see a tutorial on this!!!

I made one attempt to make my own scales for my Izula. Lets just say, I still dont have any!!:D
 
Here's a good tutorial.....never mind the bolster, just extend the handle material further towards the blade...
see it here.

Pretty much how I did mine. I used Corby bolts for the pin.....they screw together then grind off the heads....I'm no fan of the production screw look.

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I am in the process of making some with surfboard resin/ fiberglass cloth/ and denim. It is a side project, so progress will be slow. It is my first attempt at handles and these materials are experimental for me (I have worked on surfboards a lot, but never knife handles and never with denim -the denim reacts very differently than fiberglass cloth).

When I get them done I am going to post them up.

I am unsure about where to buy fasteners too. I like the style that RAT uses.

^^That knife is beautiful rayban!
 
Rayban, That looks awesome. You sure did a great job on that one!! :thumbup::thumbup:
 
Rayban that looks great. I have seen that tutorial before and it covers most everything. I have now come to the conclusion that I would like to make a set of scales that are removable. I am guessing that the handles soon to be available from RAT can be easily removed? I may just have to wait it out until they are available. Government, post em when you got em. What color Izula you gonna put those denim scales on? I am going to try some black canvas micarta when I try it.
 
Is any one selling there services to make these handle scales? IM pretty sure im not talented enough to pull something like that off lol
 
Cisco Kid said:
Rayban, I love that look. How long did it take you to complete the work?
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Probably just about 2 hours total of hands on time....but then there's waiting for epoxy to dry, sanding.....more sanding....so it was done over the course of 3 days....

Thanks all for the kind words...:)
 
I used a 5/32" piece of walnut to fill in the triangular gap in my Izula and glued that to one side of the scales.

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It fits tightly so there is no movement, then use machine screws or Corby rivets to bind the two sides together.

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No need to epoxy anything using this method.

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The advantage of machine screws is that you can easily remove the scales. The advantage of Corby is they look better.
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I made a few pairs for fellow Blade Forum members.

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Marathonman
 
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