Putting handles on Stiff Kiss

mtnbkr

mtnbkr

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I just bought a CRKT Stiff KISS as a project knife. I'd like to put some sort of handle scales on it to dress it up a bit. I plan to use it for a light use camp knife. I was considering stag or some sort of Micarta. As far as stag is concerned, where is a good place to buy? UAI has good prices on the size I need. How are they to deal with? What about Jantz supply?

Also, does anyone have any opinions on what kind of pins/screws to use?

If you have pics of Stiff Kisses you've customized, let's see them.
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Thanks,
Chris
 
Chris,if you do a search on "Stiff Kiss" you will find a wealth of information.
 
I did a search. I came across one thread about customizing the Stiff Kiss. The late James Mathis had posted a pic of his, but it is no longer available. I'll try again though.

Chris
 
You may try posting this and or searching in the Shop talk forum.

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Brian
 
match the pins to the scales you picked. Brass and stag look nice. Black micarta will go well with either brass or stainless/nickel silver. Match the color and go for it! "Pins" can be bought at hobby shops that sell brass rod. I get 12" rod from a model store near me for pin material. You can even make mosaic pins if you are ambitious enough, but not for this project. I think you need 1/8" pins but I'm not sure.

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"Come What May..."
 
Why not try something different? There are great looking picked bone scales available in great colors. A few mosaic pins, some contrasting spacers, some better polishing on the blade and you have a great looking little piece.
 
Thanks for the information guys. I hadn't considered picked bone. What are some sources? I haven't seen any at the few places I've checked. To be honest, I'd prefer to find that sort of thing locally, but as far as I can determine, there isn't anything like a knifemaking supply shop in this area (NoVa/DC area).

Thanks,
Chris
 
I ordered a set of antique green pickbone scales from knifehandles.com. I'm also going to go ahead and order some stag scales. I figure I'll use whichever one I prefer for this project and have the other for a future project.
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Thanks for everyone's help,
Chris
 
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