My take on Mini-Griptillian scales...Ranger Ritter

Elite_KG

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I'm sure many of you may have seen this particular knife if you search the Mini-Grip or Benchmade threads, but in my looking I've yet to see some of the same aspects of this knife on other custom scale knives. This was my own scale profile and utilizes 3 layers per scale. This started as a possible shortcut method to inlaying the Mini-grip liner without carving out a recess (or milling out if you have that equipment). Instead I thought it may be easier just to trace the scale on G-10 of the appropriate thickness and just cut out the liner shape and simply epoxy it to a liner or directly to the scale material. I then did the same thing for the omega spring recess by cutting out the correct shape in a second liner. I epoxied the two liners and the scale together for a complete scale. While this does not require milling, it does require special attention to aligning the two liners together to insure they are correctly positioned while drying. I would easily admit this process is equally as challenging as milling/carving out the recess; since I have done that as well. Anyway, it turned out pretty good....

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That looks really good. Lot better than the fugly BM grips.
 
Your attention to detail is great, and the results are beautiful. Nice work and thanks for the post.
Frank.
 
Thanks for the kind comments. I like the colors as well with the black blade and hardware. The knife is really solid and smooth. I'm liking the scale shape a lot. Kinda similar to Wilkins, but not as squared off and a tad shorter.
 
Thank you! I put a lot of time and effort in those as they were my first for a Benchmade. I appreciate the comments.
 
Really nice job. I should try makings a set with all the money I spend on aftermarket scales I could have probably bought all the tools I would ever need. If it weren't for skilland patience I might give it a go.
 
Would you be considering making some for sale?

I really couldn't. I'm not really set-up to make them with any efficiency. This set was a personal venture because I couldn't find any that were right for me. I also wanted to try the layering technique. I figure they would be quite costly for all the time I put in by hand sanding, some hand drilling, and jigging the slabs. I take your interest as a complement. Thanks!
 
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