Removing G10 Inlays on Benchmade 707 Sequel

[mhutch]

Good afternoon everyone,

I've got a Benchmade 707 Sequel that's been one of my EDC knives for a few years. I love the size and shape but I've noticed that over time the G10 inlays on the scales start abrading my pants where I clip it onto my pocket. So, after a couple pairs of pants with torn up pockets I've decided that this is a good excuse to either make some custom scales for the knife or customize the stock aluminum scales. I like wood quite a bit so that's what it's gonna be. Unfortunately I don't have the drilling equipment to drill those all those tiny little holes with enough precision. So. Next idea. Is it possible to remove the G10 inlays from the scales? Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[G. Scott H.]

I don't know about removing them, but you could also tape off the aluminum around the inserts and then lightly sand them until they're smoother.

 

[craytab]

I don't know about removing them, but you could also tape off the aluminum around the inserts and then lightly sand them until they're smoother.

That is exactly what I do on aggressive G10.

 

[Elite_KG]

Sanding them down is your best option.

Second would be a custom set of scales.

 

[mfmartin]

I have the same problem with my 707! Who would be able to do custom wood scales?


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[mhutch]

I have the same problem with my 707! Who would be able to do custom wood scales?


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I have yet to find anyone but I haven't been looking long and I haven't asked on the forum.

 

[Elite_KG]

Keyman here on Bladeforums. Look through the customized benchmade thread. He is all over it.

Ironwood 707 with standoffs & satin hardware........

 

[Moxy]

Huh, my 707 had the smoothest G10 I've ever felt. I guess they've upped the grippyness lately.

Take the knife apart and heat up the scales till they're very hot with a blow dryer. That will soften the epoxy and you can pry out the scales.

But I agree with the others, you should just sand down the patch of G10 under the clip.

 

[mhutch]

Huh, my 707 had the smoothest G10 I've ever felt. I guess they've upped the grippyness lately.

Take the knife apart and heat up the scales till they're very hot with a blow dryer. That will soften the epoxy and you can pry out the scales.

But I agree with the others, you should just sand down the patch of G10 under the clip.

I was thinking about using some heat but I don't know what what would do to the finish on the aluminum. At this point I'm really just wanting to add some wood to the scales because I like the look and feel of it. The roughness of the G10 was just an excuse.

 

[G. Scott H.]

Take the knife apart and heat up the scales till they're very hot with a blow dryer. That will soften the epoxy and you can pry out the scales.

I was wondering about that, but I wasn't sure if it would do the trick, so I didn't want to suggest it. Good to know for future reference. Thanks. :thumbup: