ZT 0452CF Standoff's

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Ok, I know it's not kosher to just ask where to buy something, or who has great prices. But is it OK to ask what Forum Supporters deal with a specific product? If not, mod, please delete. I searched but could not really find a better place than General to place this.

I would like to acquire some red anodized stand off's for a ZT 452CF to somewhat match the color of the ZT450, both Sinkevich Design. I really like the little bit of color added to the 450, and wish the 452 would have stayed with the theme (especially since the shape is almost identical sans scale/size).

Are there any forum supporting dealers that deal with this sort of thing? I did a little surfing, but didn't find anything near the shape or color that I'm looking for. With my non-technical ability and a caliper, I measured the height at 0.187" (frame space between slabs), but should have also checked the inner and outer diameter of the standoff. Unlike the 450, they are a traditional hourglass shape. I do not know if they sit flat against the frame/scale, or if they insert somewhat to lock position.

Can anyone point me in the direction of a forum supporter that deals with ZT parts and accessories? If I'm way off base with the question, I apologize.
 
Polished silver, bronze, and blue but you won't find titanium standoffs in red, not from an anodizing process. The ones included with the 0450 are aluminum. A quote from a titanium anodizing website "There is no true red, and the dark blues and violets are sensitive to fingerprints"
 
Gnoleb may be able to anodize them red? I just noticed his new ti items for the ZT0452 on eBay.
 
Yeah red is probably going to be a no go unless you have someone powder coat the standoffs currently in the knife and even then it wont have the same metallic quality of the aluminum spacers in the 0450. You could have the standoffs painted but it will not be very durable. Now you could have aluminum standoffs made and then use a steel threaded pillar inside those standoffs but you are talking a lot of money and work for a minor aesthetic detail. If it were me and i was wanting continuity i would replace both sets of standoffs with like color titanium in any color other than red. I am partial to purple :D
 
Thank you for the info. Looks like I'll probably just go with another color, or change out both knives.
 
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