Micarta Handles for BK2

[scotchleaf]

anybody make their own wooden handles for a becker knife?

 

[Moosez45]

Oh yeah, lots of folks, I've done walnut, and there are some custom handle pic in the post your Becker pic thread. Once guy done cocobolo, and it turned out great, even made a matching firesteel. Very nice work.

You thinking about it, or are you doing it? Either way, it sounds interesting, be sure and lay up some pics.

Moose

 

[rmc85]

willworship:
rmc85: great work on the scales! I have a couple of questions. Why didn't you go over the top? Was it too much on the palms?
Second, I assume that the Grivory is much more slippery when wet than micarta or wood. (Please note the use of the word "assume") I personally, being a desk jockey, always carry a good pair of leather work gloves when I go afield and as such have not had a grip problem. Are there other advantages to the micarta?

Thanks,
Greg

Sorry I missed this until now. I didnt have any reason for not going over the top other than when I grip the knife I feel like the thumb and fingers need the most traction while the palm is just kind of there. The micarta soaks up any moisture but is still smooth to the touch.

Honestly I'd say Mod the Grivory and forget the mircarta...YMMV...