GOT WOOD ?

So I have an update to my collection. I have obtained an EDC2 with Koa scales made by Tony. I also purchased a FK2 and installed the Koa scales I had on my satin BFK. This pair is SWEEET. I’m not the best picture taker so this is what ya get. Now this FK2 I’m gonna take to the woods and swap scales when I do. I may get another but we will see.
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It looks to me, at least from where I'm sitting, that Tony got the geometry pretty close. I appreciate the effort.

I put a lot of work into getting the handles just right on all of my work. The handles are an important part of what sets us apart, and a lot of times when you see people do a scale swap, they fumble the execution. I'm usually not a fan, but that at least looks pretty close.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
It looks to me, at least from where I'm sitting, that Tony got the geometry pretty close. I appreciate the effort.

I put a lot of work into getting the handles just right on all of my work. The handles are an important part of what sets us apart, and a lot of times when you see people do a scale swap, they fumble the execution. I'm usually not a fan, but that at least looks pretty close.
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So what I got out of that is you will start offering nice wood scales. That will be sweet. LOL
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
Yeah, I should start offering nice wood scales instead of the shitty popsicle sticks
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No. I'm greedy so I want both. Wood for show and others for work. What I meant by nice wood was any wood. Of course in all reality I'm happy to get a CPK. One day I'm gonna get one right from the mother ship. Probably this friday when the EDCs drop because I'm sure it will be slow sale. I'll shut up now before I get yelled at. LOL.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
It looks to me, at least from where I'm sitting, that Tony got the geometry pretty close. I appreciate the effort.

I put a lot of work into getting the handles just right on all of my work. The handles are an important part of what sets us apart, and a lot of times when you see people do a scale swap, they fumble the execution. I'm usually not a fan, but that at least looks pretty close.
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I couldn’t agree with this more. For me, the handles set CPK apart more than any other aspect of their knives in practical use. Every time I pick up a CPK it’s like it was custom molded to my hand. I have purchased a few non-CPK knives over the past year and every time I open one up and hold it the same thought crosses my mind… it definitely doesn’t feel like a CPK. Nathan and Jo set the bar insanely high on every facet of their work, but this, to me, is the most noticeable. The quality of the scale materials is always incredible as well.
 
I think I recall Nate saying somewhere that the function of the grip/handle of the knife is driven more by shape and ergonomics than it is by texture. <—- I maybe am completely misremembering that.

But I always took that seriously, that I would strive to mimic all the dimensions, thicknesses and curvatures that are evident in the original scales. I used the tang of the knife itself to drill the hole pattern (imagine - Nate’s hardened steel making a good drilling template. Duh.). I also always wanted the handles to snap into the kydex sheath the same way.

But every one of my handle sets is hand shaped. No production CNC tools to perfect the final product. Each was a hand fit, laborious process, so they all had some variation. I’m talking a few thousandths here and there. And of course they were all smooth not textured. Because, as Nate said - they are pretty (I’m absolutely misquoting him now ;)). It is a damn shame to hide that beautiful wood grain with texturing. They are smooth to show that off!

Once again, I’m humbled that some of these are still circulating and being appreciated.
 
TRfromMT said:
I think I recall Nate saying somewhere that the function of the grip/handle of the knife is driven more by shape and ergonomics than it is by texture. <—- I maybe am completely misremembering that.

But I always took that seriously, that I would strive to mimic all the dimensions, thicknesses and curvatures that are evident in the original scales. I used the tang of the knife itself to drill the hole pattern (imagine - Nate’s hardened steel making a good drilling template. Duh.). I also always wanted the handles to snap into the kydex sheath the same way.

But every one of my handle sets is hand shaped. No production CNC tools to perfect the final product. Each was a hand fit, laborious process, so they all had some variation. I’m talking a few thousandths here and there. And of course they were all smooth not textured. Because, as Nate said - they are pretty (I’m absolutely misquoting him now ;)). It is a damn shame to hide that beautiful wood grain with texturing. They are smooth to show that off!

Once again, I’m humbled that some of these are still circulating and being appreciated.
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Recycled picture, but it's due another touch up as it'll be on my belt afield again real soon. Still one of my favorites.
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TRfromMT said:
I think I recall Nate saying somewhere that the function of the grip/handle of the knife is driven more by shape and ergonomics than it is by texture. <—- I maybe am completely misremembering that.

But I always took that seriously, that I would strive to mimic all the dimensions, thicknesses and curvatures that are evident in the original scales. I used the tang of the knife itself to drill the hole pattern (imagine - Nate’s hardened steel making a good drilling template. Duh.). I also always wanted the handles to snap into the kydex sheath the same way.

But every one of my handle sets is hand shaped. No production CNC tools to perfect the final product. Each was a hand fit, laborious process, so they all had some variation. I’m talking a few thousandths here and there. And of course they were all smooth not textured. Because, as Nate said - they are pretty (I’m absolutely misquoting him now ;)). It is a damn shame to hide that beautiful wood grain with texturing. They are smooth to show that off!

Once again, I’m humbled that some of these are still circulating and being appreciated.
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So if you have a DEK pair in your collection????? I know I'm beating a dead horse. 😁
 
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