Multi-Color Becker Handle Kit Now Available

[Dexwithers]

Here is a few more pics. Not the greatest but will have work for now.

 

[Gassy]

Good pics Dex thanks, Ok looking at these i like all colours on the blades except not overly keen on the red. Might have to pick up another 15 throw the pinks on for the wife.

 

[1066vik]

the colored scales won't fit a 15?

 

[Blades&Bullets]

Good pics Dex thanks, Ok looking at these i like all colours on the blades except not overly keen on the red. Might have to pick up another 15 throw the pinks on for the wife.

the colored scales won't fit a 15?

Unless he was mistaken, maybe he meant 5. These scales are for the large frame BKs 2-10. They won't fit the 15,16,17.

 

[Gassy]

Unless he was mistaken, maybe he meant 5. These scales are for the large frame BKs 2-10. They won't fit the 15,16,17.

You are dead right B&B, my bad.. they dont fit the tweeners, Hell will freeze over before i give her my BK2 or 9!

 

[Jens Schuetz]

Will they fit the 21?

 

[1066vik]

yup.
and the 12.

 

[Jens Schuetz]

That's great to hear. Thank you.

 

[TravisH]

Here's she is wearing a new red dress and stainless bling ...



The red is more flat that has appeared in photos, even mine.

Next, we'll see how it likes Yellow dye. Hopefully, Red + Yellow = Orange.


Thanks Dex!

 

[Eero]

hmmm. Very strange colors. They are really friendly.

 

[1066vik]

are the zytel scales solid like the micarta - or are they hollow like the grivory?

 

[iwouldhurtafly]

OOOoooo I like the Green!

 

[TravisH]

are the zytel scales solid like the micarta - or are they hollow like the grivory?

They are just like the black originals.

Standard injection molding process, really. Plastic pellets are poured into a hopper, melted, injected into molds, then popped out when cooled. Changing color only requires changing the plastic pellets tossed into the hopper.

 

[Dexwithers]

are the zytel scales solid like the micarta - or are they hollow like the grivory?

Ka-Bar doesn't use the Grivory for becker scales any more. They switched everything over to Zytel which is basically the exact same thing just different manufacturer from what I have been told.

The color scales for the large Beckers are hollow and are exactly the same as the black stock scales. Except I think I feel a little more grip in the texture. But maybe not.

 

[TravisH]

Except I think I feel a little more grip in the texture.

Agree. I was going to mention that earlier but thought it just might be me.


Here's my first attempt at dyeing them. Didn't find Orange at the store and settled for Yellow thinking Red + Yellow = Orange.

Brought about 3 cups of water to a rolling boil, removed from heat, stirred in a whole pack of dye, then lowered in one scale. Took a good 20 minutes of soaking before I could discern a change. The original 'red' scale is really more of a flat 'rose' (especially in the pics above). The dyed scale now looks more dark red, almost a rust red. Definitely like it better than 'rose'. Going to try Orange dye next.



I've seen YT vids recommending adding Acetone for hard-to-dye plastics. But I think that's going to be too stinky to mess with.

 

[Dexwithers]

Agree. I was going to mention that earlier but thought it just might be me.


Here's my first attempt at dyeing them. Didn't find Orange at the store and settled for Yellow thinking Red + Yellow = Orange.

Brought about 3 cups of water to a rolling boil, removed from heat, stirred in a whole pack of dye, then lowered in one scale. Took a good 20 minutes of soaking before I could discern a change. The original 'red' scale is really more of a flat 'rose' (especially in the pics above). The dyed scale now looks more dark red, almost a rust red. Definitely like it better than 'rose'. Going to try Orange dye next.



I've seen YT vids recommending adding Acetone for hard-to-dye plastics. But I think that's going to be too stinky to mess with.

That didn't come out bad at all. I like it!

It's gonna be interesting to see all the different color options that are able to be achieved by dying all these different scales.

I am thinking that the pink scales would dye a nice orange by adding the yellow.

I may have to get a couple packs just to experiment with.

 

[Alnamvet68]

Haha. I got my 2015 Ka-Bar catalog in on Saturday and saw these. As well as a couple other cool changes too.

I have to say I do like the Blue! But.............. There really needs to be a second set of 4 made as well I think.

This can be the bold electric set but we need a Neutral Outdoorsman set as well. That set should consist of Hunters Orange, OD or Foliage green, Tan, and a dark grey.

I do like the fact that Ka-Bar is offering these, Really awesome for sure, but I don't think they will sell as good as the set I just mentioned. We talked about this in another thread and most of those are the colors I think everyone agreed would be nice to have.

However, I have not used stock scales in a few years since I switched to micarta, but I am gonna put a set of the blue one's on one of my knives!

My exact thoughts.

 

[samclaymore]

I'm probably gonna get flamed for this, but I just read through 3 pages what I consider mainly whining and crying about spilled milk.

First, people wanted options. So, Kabar comes out with some options. (Remember, the wheels of corporations change turn slowly.)
People complain that they don't like the colors.
People complain that they are not the color they want.
People complain that they'd rather have the colors in some other material.
People complain that the colors will make their knives look like toys.
People don't want to have to buy all 4 sets.

2 for $22 Would be great too. Red & Green or Pink & Blue. But Dex already covered us with singles.

The only complaint I believe has validity is the inability to purchase just a single set. The only color I would like to ADD would be a bright orange

100% agree, Though bright orange is too ESEE to me. Wonder if Ka-Bar thought the same?

RELATIVELY, very few people carry the big Beckers in an urban environment where they'd stand out like a sore thumb.

Hog wash! In my neck of the ghetto. I stick out like a sore thumb more than my knife does

I wonder if and what else Ka-Bar has in store?

 

[Greebe]

I personally am not really excited about the colors. It is cool that they are putting out some options, but why not more neutral colors, vs circus colors?

Colors I would actually buy:

OD Green
Tan
Foliage
Grey

You know, Magpul colors, hehe..

I use my knives outdoors and want them to fit the environment. These colors would more fit the preschool my kid goes to, and I am pretty sure they wouldn't want me bringing my Becker in there even if it is a pretty colorful hue that fits in with their play toys.

 

[tueller]

I agree. I bet the company they use to mold the plastic had those generic colors on hand with no additional cost. I am thinking that tacticool colors would have been a special order and cost more. But just guessing. I am still gonna order some. Nice to have options.