Tasman salt handle?

[Charlie Mike]

I want opinions. Should I send it to STR or Reese Weiland to have it redone in Ti slabs, same thickness as the FRN? I'm thinking a bead blast finish on everything.

 

[Josh K]

Ti handles on the Tasman? Do it!

Just don't wave it......

 

[Charlie Mike]

Maybe draw the handle out a bit to end in a finger ring ... Tasman Karambit anyone?

 

[lava_lamp]

I take my Tasman Salt when Kayaking and would prefer the grippier FRN over smooth Ti since I usually use it when everything is wet. I think the more visible yellow handle and lighter weight is an advantage, as well. I clip it in my life vest.

For EDC, I would definately prefer Ti over FRN.

Have you thought about the Harpy? SS scales with similar (identical?) blade shape ...

 

[Charlie Mike]

I was just thinking the smooth Ti would be better for IWB carry on hot n sweaty days.

 

[zenheretic]

I was just thinking the smooth Ti would be better for IWB carry on hot n sweaty days.

What about if you had to use it on a hot sweaty day for hot wet work? The FRN excels for grip in that instance.

Try it as is for IWB and see if it is irritating. Nice thing about FRN is it is light weight so isn't as bad as the metals. (obviously ti would be pretty light too).

 

[cmdionne]

I was just thinking the smooth Ti would be better for IWB carry on hot n sweaty days.

I carried a pac salt IWB for about 10 days IWB while I was in Kauai around Christmas time. The FRN wasn't irritating at all. But Ti would be awsome if you want to do it.

You gonna wave it too?

 

[Charlie Mike]

You gonna wave it too?

I must admit a slight temptation. Maybe a small notch in front of the hole. If I do, I'd like to keep as much of the blade intact contrary to my previous mods on Spyders. The k-bit idea sounds cooler the more I think about it.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Here's the real question, though...if the scales were replaced would you be able to reuse the H1 pivot pin? 'Cause it doesn't do you much good to have an H1 blade and backlock if the pin is just regular stainless. That's the #1 spot for corrosion to occur.

 

[Charlie Mike]

Good point. Then again, I don't see myself involved in any sea water.