Time to upgrade the BK2 and give it a couple of Maple burl Scales

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edxamador

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OK so when I bought my Bk2 I cannot stop improving it, at first was the sheath putting a tek lok, then it was stripping the blade, then changing the scales to micarta and stainless hardware, however after making a couple of enzo trapper and other knifes I wanted to make the handle of the bk2 a lot better so here is the pictures of how far I have gotten

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here is the BK2 waiting for his new scales
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here I am gluing the new scales to red vulcanized liner
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so then I drilled the holes for the loveless pins and dry fitted it to the knife.
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ok so far this is ithave to continue tomorow, hope to finish it by saturday

here are the old scales
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wow, that looks terrible.

best send it to me for disposals :)

hah hah hah

aweseome brother :)
 
Those blanks look crazy cool. Can't wait for photos of the finished product.
 
Looks like some really nice blanks! Are you sticking with the same basic shape, or do you have something more custom in mind?
 
So far I think Im sticking with the basic shape....uncle Ethan did a very good job on the design fo the scales so why shange a already excelent design

the only change is that I am making the lanyard hole a little smaller and putting a brass lanyard tube
 
I'm in the process of making scales for my BK11. Like the looks of the liner. Is the liner just for looks or does it make it stronger overall?
 
Lookin' good brother.

How 'bout some pics of the EnZo (s) too.
I'm about to order an O1 trapper kit myself.
(Scandi with curly birch)

Gonna' be a sweet lookin' 2 you got going there. :thumbup:
 
really recommend to have a enzo along side the BK2 that is a killer combination, hope to today have some more pictures of my advance on the bk2, regretfully mi line of work does only alllow to work on my proyects at night in the week and weekends ( leaving some time to spend with the family otherwise my wife and kids will go on strike!!) lol
 
Thanks for the link on your BK11 project. Might send you a pm to discuss your modifications if you don't mind? I need some help. Great looking work by the way.
 
Thanks.

I've been pairing a Mora Bushcraft Force lately.

But a Ferrari (EnZo) is a calling my name :D
 
I also have a Mora Triflex, great value knife, got to love those moras the problem with mora es that the blades are too long and too pointy therefore it is a Bushcraft knife ( carving ). where as the enzo can act as a hunting knife, carving and small batoning, joined with the Bk2 for heavy duty work great combo
 
ok so here is my progress so far, I think tomorrow i will finnish rough sanding then I will glue the scales and sunday sill finish sanding , cut bolts and polish

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I need at least to finish the front of the scales and the but before gluing after that it would be harder to reach those spots
 
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I am honestly the only man who can't do this. Good job! But I'm seriously starting to consider you guys are trying to make me look bad.
 
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