New scales for my ESEE-6

jumpmonkey said:
Nice piece you have there Leo. It's good of you to train your grandson in all this. I think it teaches good common sense and generally useful life skills. I wish I had someone to help teach me all this stuff. Oh well, I get out and I learn, sometimes the hard way.

By the way did you edit those pictures any or setup the shots? It looks like the knife itself may be the tiniest overexposed but the backgrounds look almost blownout and oversaturated. (This is not a criticism, I like the overall effect and am curious of how it was accomplished.)

Thanks for the time and pics ancient one. Keep on sharing that hard earned knowledge with others.

God bless,
Adam
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Thanks for the kind words Adam! I try my best to train my Grandson in the way I did my son, but this time it has to be in my backyard as opposed to the woods. Oh well! It works.
I didn't edit the picture. My good friend Randy took that to placate my impatience waiting to see the scales, which now have to travel all the way from the great state of California to Ontario Canada.

Best regards and may He bless you too
Leo
 
MArathonman said:
These scales are very tough and took a toll on my tools :)

Check out the Janka wood hardness scale. Ash and oak are in the 1300's while this Honduran rosewood is rated at 2200. These scales would stand up to any abuse in the field (4 seasons too) and there is just something about being in the forest and doing wood processing with steel and wood vs micarta, g10 or grivory. It's more of a feeling than anything and I can't exactly explain it.

Marathonman
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Thanks for the back-up Randy! I didn't realize rosewood was that much harder...I knew it was hard but 2200 as opposed to 1300 for oak! Wow!
Also while I am at it, thanks for these very beautiful scales that you crafted for my ESEE-6 Randy! Much appreciated!!

Best regards
Leo
 
StoneColdChuckTX said:
Now those are fancy as all get out. I'd have to wear white museum gloves while handling those fine looking grips. :D
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Howdy Chuck,
They are fancy for sure! But a nice pair of calf-skin leather gloves would be more appropriate when you are batoning with this little beauty. She isn't afraid of some hard pounding. Beautiful and tough! ;)

Cheers Stone Cold
Leo
 
Randy does great work! He did some Hawaiian Curly Koa wood on my RC-6 and they turned out beautiful!!! The work he did on your is no exception. great work Randy and I know you will enjoy your beautiful 6

My RC-6 in Koa wood - (photo by MArathonman)
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Hi tinwhiskers
I saw this picture earlier and I agree, Randy did a marvelous job. As far as I can see he is an expert in the use of tools and an artist when it comes to design and concept. What great combination of skills!! Your beautiful knife is proof to anyone!!! My son saw the scale photos of my knife and was in awe of the result.
Good of you to drop by mate.

Best regards
Leo
 
Of course that is a matter of opinion. These beautiful scales are very hard and resistant to damage ! I will use the knife when the opportunity arises, but mainly the knife with those scales will sit in my collection.
If you gets a beautiful new car, do you leave it in the garage and never use it because it is too pretty. I don't think so! You get out and drive the beauty even if it gets splashed with mud or battered by rain and dust! Then later you baby it with a good wash and maybe some Armor-All and a nice coating of Turtle Wax! :)
But I do agree with you that the scales are very pretty and beyond.

Cheers
Leo
 
@ Leomitch, first post here. That is one beautiful knife you have there. I've been searching the past week for my first "keeper" knife. Sure, I've had plenty of folders over the years and even a couple fixed blades here and there, but nothing that I really treasured. Then I came upon the Esee-6 and I knew that was going to be my keeper. Something that one day I can pass on to my son.

Then I don't know how, but I stumbled upon this thread and my jaw dropped. You took an already great knife and put it on another level. I'm sure that craftsmanship like this isn't cheap, but it's well worth it in my opinion. Would you kindly pm me some details about how much the scales cost and getting in contact with Randy (I believe that was his name), if he's accepting work and its ok with him. Thank you.
 
sam12345 said:
@ Leomitch, first post here. That is one beautiful knife you have there. I've been searching the past week for my first "keeper" knife. Sure, I've had plenty of folders over the years and even a couple fixed blades here and there, but nothing that I really treasured. Then I came upon the Esee-6 and I knew that was going to be my keeper. Something that one day I can pass on to my son.

Then I don't know how, but I stumbled upon this thread and my jaw dropped. You took an already great knife and put it on another level. I'm sure that craftsmanship like this isn't cheap, but it's well worth it in my opinion. Would you kindly pm me some details about how much the scales cost and getting in contact with Randy (I believe that was his name), if he's accepting work and its ok with him. Thank you.
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Glad you liked it Sam! Check your messages and e-mail me. The address is there!

Leo
 
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