Handle Modifications... The Complete Guide (Hopefully)

[Uncle Malice]

Foliage green krylon.

NEW COATINGS!!!

DO WANT. I may actually buy a 2nd BK9 once I know I can get an etched one.

 

[Psyop]

NEW COATINGS!!!

DO WANT. I may actually buy a 2nd BK9 once I know I can get an etched one.

Yup they are kicking around now. I would call Tomars if you want one now I bet they would confirm if its new or old.

 

[jeremy1517]

My BK2 with Tommythewho Leopardwood scales

 

[NixKustoms]

My 16 with some curly oak that I put on.

 

[FAL'ER]

American Fiddleback maple & Amboyna burl.


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[camoninja]

Amboyna burl is awesome Oregon

 

[Hunter Sharp]

Way awesome! :thumbup:

 

[chuckinohio]

Here's one for posterity.

Camillus 2 rehandled with bocote scales. The tang was drilled to accept the 1/4-20 cabinet bolts securing the scales, and blade was parkerized. The lanyard holes are decorated with the heads from .45 Long Colt shell casings.

 

[tjswarbrick]

Is this thread still running?
Can it stand more mycarta?

24, 16, and 7

 

[Creaky Bones]

14 with extended handle made from cedar.

[/url] Bk14 finished by creakybonespics, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[SpikeHawk]

Here's my latest handle mods. Black Palm scales for my BK15. Two coats of BLO.
Don't know if I'd ever use Black Palm again. It's very pretty. But it's kind of a spintery and splitty kind of wood. The Olivewood I used for my 16 seems kind of soft. Don't know what I would use for my next, maybe micarta or Dymondwood.

Untitled by OptimanBene, on Flickr


black palm by OptimanBene, on Flickr


in hand by OptimanBene, on Flickr

 

[tjswarbrick]

Your work always impresses, spike. The palm looks great. I haven't tried , but have heard dymondwood is cracky and chips easily. I have a bushcrafter by Ryan W in the stuff, and its smooth as glass. So it can be done.

 

[knifecollector73]

Where on earth can i get a sheath like this?????

Jarrah wood scales owned by HandofCod:

 

[knifecollector73]

i don't know what happened there. sorry.

 

[FAL'ER]

I was very happy with Lignum Vitae. I think it will last forever. Not the most beautiful wood, but not bad. Kind of oily and clogs sandpaper easily but other than that I'm happy.

 

[SpikeHawk]

I have used Dymondwood before and never has a problem with cracking. It's a bear to work with because of the resin/epoxy used, kind of like wooden micarta.
I have seen some Lignum Vitae gun grips, and they can be beautiful.

 

[woody_allen]

BK2 handle mod - stippling

I think it looks just ok,simple yet functional,super grippy.

 

[Guyon]

Bump for the new folks.

 

[hawkhead]

 

[The Warrior]

Damn. ^