I have a Howard Viele Custom Collaboration by Spyderco, and am looking for new grip scales/inserts.
I have made a single rubber insert, and it have faired well, but after a year or so of switching between the pretty micarta, the sticky rubber, and some pathetic balsa, the threads are stripped.
I am sending the knife-along with a Pro Venator-into Sypderco for service, and I would like to have a new scale waiting for it when it comes back!
Money is really not an issue-as long as the quality is there.
While at it-my Cold Steel Recon Tanto needs a new grip/handle. Between my dog chewing it a couple of times, and basic wear and tear, it needs replacing. Now the knife is a Factory 2nd, so here I am not looking to pay more for a grip than to replace the piece. But making it "custom" may be worth it...the knife is tremendously terrific!
possible material
-dual G10 scales
-heavy wood scales
-epoxy coated leather (ala Ka-Bar)
-Neoprene over plastic/fiberglass
I appreciate any input!
sld
I have made a single rubber insert, and it have faired well, but after a year or so of switching between the pretty micarta, the sticky rubber, and some pathetic balsa, the threads are stripped.
I am sending the knife-along with a Pro Venator-into Sypderco for service, and I would like to have a new scale waiting for it when it comes back!
Money is really not an issue-as long as the quality is there.
While at it-my Cold Steel Recon Tanto needs a new grip/handle. Between my dog chewing it a couple of times, and basic wear and tear, it needs replacing. Now the knife is a Factory 2nd, so here I am not looking to pay more for a grip than to replace the piece. But making it "custom" may be worth it...the knife is tremendously terrific!
possible material
-dual G10 scales
-heavy wood scales
-epoxy coated leather (ala Ka-Bar)
-Neoprene over plastic/fiberglass
I appreciate any input!
sld