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Nbrackett · Jan 30, 2016

grybsh7 · Jan 30, 2016

holo07 · Jan 31, 2016

Nbrackett · Jan 31, 2016

holo07 said:

Who made the 3rd set of scales?

holo07 · Jan 31, 2016

Nbrackett said:
Who made the 3rd set of scales?

d.o.a.t. I was told, I bought them second hand on the b.m. forum. they are awesome as nice as the wilks and a little thinner

Nbrackett · Jan 31, 2016

holo07 said:
d.o.a.t. I was told, I bought them second hand on the b.m. forum. they are awesome as nice as the wilks and a little thinner

I thought they might be DOAT but I've never seen any of his in that style. I like!

Acadian · Jan 31, 2016

holo07 said:

very nice - out of all those custom scales, which one would you say is your favorite?

holo07 · Jan 31, 2016

Acadian said:
very nice - out of all those custom scales, which one would you say is your favorite?

I love them all, but the last to go if I sell them would be the d.o.a.t. Scales they are awesome

Acadian · Jan 31, 2016

holo07 said:
I love them all, but the last to go if I sell them would be the d.o.a.t. Scales they are awesome

interesting. the other scales appear to be a tad longer - I'd think those would be a bit more comfortable in hand.

omenwolf · Jan 31, 2016

Elite_KG · Jan 31, 2016

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Brusiedmeat · Feb 1, 2016

BladeCommander · Feb 1, 2016

Just got this one. My only one. I am really liking the hand filling Wilkins scales.

338375 · Feb 1, 2016

BladeCommander said:
Just got this one. My only one. I am really liking the hand filling Wilkins scales.

I like it. Haven't seen Wilkins in the light blue before :thumbup:

Acadian · Feb 1, 2016

BladeCommander · Feb 3, 2016

On another note, as anyone had trouble operating the axis lock with one finger with Wilkins Scales? Mine are a little thicker right at the Axis bar, and don't allow as much purchase as stock scales. Makes it a little difficult for my thumb to grab the axis bar and close the knife. It works much better with thumb and index finger, but that's not how I normally operate the lock. I will try to remember to get a photo of what I mean and post it.

If someone can get a quick TOP view pic of a mini Wilkins grip to illustrate what I mean. Only a small portion of the axis lock will be exposed beyond the scales.

Acadian · Feb 3, 2016

BladeCommander said:
On another note, as anyone had trouble operating the axis lock with one finger with Wilkins Scales? Mine are a little thicker right at the Axis bar, and don't allow as much purchase as stock scales. Makes it a little difficult for my thumb to grab the axis bar and close the knife. It works much better with thumb and index finger, but that's not how I normally operate the lock. I will try to remember to get a photo of what I mean and post it.

If someone can get a quick TOP view pic of a mini Wilkins grip to illustrate what I mean. Only a small portion of the axis lock will be exposed beyond the scales.

Just snapped this quickly with my phone - not super clear but gives you an idea.

Elite_KG · Feb 3, 2016

I have had a set of Wilkins, but I sold them. I dont recall having that issue, but I dont use a one-finger technique. Always two. I guess "I roll my own" scales these days so I get what I want from a set.

Acadian · Feb 3, 2016

Elite_KG said:
I have had a set of Wilkins, but I sold them. I dont recall having that issue, but I dont use a one-finger technique. Always two. I guess "I roll my own" scales these days so I get what I want from a set.

+1

Same here

BladeCommander · Feb 4, 2016

That is definitely the photo I wanted. I have had success using 2 finger close, but my usual preference is just my thumb and as shown only a very small portion is above the scales for purchase. I have been working on my technique for these scales, but it was very obvious to me quickly that they are thicker right at the axis cutout.

Thanks for the photo, and I will continue to use 2 fingers with my Wilkins mini.