New dogwood full size firefly handles.

[knifejunkie1928]

Sadly I was only able to attend bladeshow on Friday. Even more sad is that we didn't get any new becker blades. However, dogwood custom knives who makes the firefly scales for the tweeners now has scales for the full sized Beckers rolling out soon! I'm loving the firefly: this is my third set. Incase you didn't know, 30mins of direct sunlight can give 8 hours of glow.

Ever since I got married most of my camping has been car camping. Usually in one of the paved drive in spots next to all the nice RVs. Well when I'm out swinging blades and making noise I get the sense it makes everyone else feel uneasy. The full size grips give the bk4 a less threatening look. Probably a good thing. Definitely looks less threatening hanging out if the sheath on a pack. I think they have a new permanent spot on this bk4.

 

[TravisL]

How close are they to the feel of the factory ones? I have not changed any of my Becker scales because they they are a perfect fit for my hands.

 

[91bravo]

You won't lose that thing in the dark! Wish we could have met up Knifejunkie!

 

[DavidCAndersen]

How close are they to the feel of the factory ones? I have not changed any of my Becker scales because they they are a perfect fit for my hands.

They are cast from factory scales, so the feel should be 1 to 1.

 

[danny.k]

Couldnt find much info on the makers webpage...

 

[Roguer]

I can't find the web page...

 

[knifejunkie1928]

These aren't out yet so there won't be any info on the dogwood website.

 

[knifejunkie1928]

Here is the link to the tweener firefly. He is sold out at the moment. People probably bought them all at blade show. Website should have all the photos of different color options for the handles and the glow.

https://www.dogwoodcustomknives.com/collections/accessories/products/becker-firefly-handles

 

[Roguer]

OK there's the problem, the link I got from his listing in the knife maker's forums is dogwoodcustomworks.com that sent me a "Buy this site!" page type thingy, and that link given above is different.

I figured people might want to know.

Hmmm a designated night knife for camp... is what I first thought.

 

[mc5aw]

Does the scale material appear to be prone to chipping/dings/etc. ? I'm researching aftermarket scales now, and came across these in my search. They certainly look unique, but I'm wondering if they are as durable as wood or micarta.

 

[DavidCAndersen]

Probably the following: more durable than wood, but not as durable as micarta.

In my use, I never had any problems with damage or chipping.

Here is a review I did of the tweener handles: http://www.thetruthaboutknives.com/2017/07/review-firefly-becker-scales-by-dogwood-custom-knives/

 

[dogwood dan]

Firefly is way more durable than wood, we made the becker handles to be flexible so they are highly resistant to chipping and cracking. the tweeners are back in stock and the full size will be up on the website soon (my I.T. department has had two a days for football practice)

https://www.dogwoodcustomknives.com/collections/accessories/products/becker-firefly-handles

 

[danny.k]

Great!

 

[gmoneyluv]

Great news! These scales are amazing and well worth the money!

 

[dogwood dan]

The full size Firefly handles are in stock and up on the site we have blue, green, orang and clear https://www.dogwoodcustomknives.com...ucts/ka-bar-becker-full-sized-firefly-handles

 

[Roguer]

Looks like the glow is green.

Do they come with Liners or not needed?

 

[Roguer]

Guess I'll find out, I just ordered one. Blew this month's knife budget but my reason for getting as followed.

1 Glow in the dark for critter cutting in the field after dark.
2. After dark glow in the dark will be handy as I stated for a camp knife.
3. Seem to handy NOT to have for a hunting knife.

Now I have to decide if they go on the BK 5 or spare BK 2... I micartaed my other Beckers because I prefer that for what I use them for. I see what ever one I put them on will be used for a lot of camp game processing, hence their handle material would be good for that.

If any nicks or chips, simple Super Glue and Baking Soda trick should full those in pretty goodly.

Oh got Blue since the Glowy things seem Green. I would of gotten green handles but I think a better visibility handle would be better for the knife's purpose. Practicality had to win out some what.

 

[dogwood dan]

They do not come with liners but they do not need them as they are exact copies of the originals. The reason I started making these is I set a knife down at dusk and spent a very uncomfortable, 20 min hoping to find the handle before the blade. The handles are also great for finding the knife in the dark or early morning. The stone glows green (green is the most efficient color).

 

[Roguer]

OK so I decided I liked the clear, and it was on my GET list for my Beckers I found, had some extra budget and ordered them as well.

 

[Roguer]

knifejunkie1928

How well does the larger handled Firefly handle and wear for long duration use?

I think the Blue one will go on the BK 5 for large critter cutting purposes and the clear on either the spare 2 or spare 9. If long term bare handed handling is ok, it might go on the 4.