Y'all might think I'm crazy, but...

[TRfromMT]

Koa? For your FK2? Either way another fun project! What did the UF look like done? I’m sure it’s nice unless it ended in the scape pile?

I'm still working on the UF. Just got distracted...

 

[JJ_Colt45]

SQUIRREL!!

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MAN!!! ...looks like you found a really great set for that FK2 ... I'm jealous ...
going to be beautiful T.

 

[TRfromMT]

Anyway, back to crazy...

The scales are shaped and the front end is identical to the stock scales (so fit in the sheath is maintained). The balance is dead nuts on the front screw.

These are WIP photos of the rough shaped scales. (For you safety minded folks, I do NOT do this work with the blade un-taped/edge exposed! That was to check the fit in the sheath and then I took some photos. The blade always stays taped up. I like my fingers left attached!)

 

[JJ_Colt45]

you have a skill ... I enjoy the hobby ... but you have a gift with wood and scales.

 

[TRfromMT]

Sanded and a coat of oil. These are pretty dark and sinister, with ribbons of gold rippling through.

 

[Birdhunter1220]

Love the gold running though the wood. Looks beautiful. Looking forward to seeing it in your hand.

 

[TRfromMT]

And done....

 

[TRfromMT]

With various grips...

Comfy in all positions. I'm not a hand model, so pardon the cracked-and-patched-with-superglue-and-sawdust fingers...

By the way, the front end is original geometry so it snaps into the sheath like the original grips.

 

[woodysone]

Another beauty Tony, did the balance change? Either way another nice creation!

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

Let’s see the finished spine (and belly?) pics!

 

[TRfromMT]

I will check the balance of the original build but the new scales are pinpoint on the front screw.

Edit: closest I can tell is the original balances right at the front edge of the front screw head. Mine is now maybe 1/8" to 1/4" aft of that, at the center of the screw. That's balancing on a #2 pencil on the spine, edge up. So... too close to call.

 

[Night Rider]

Gorgeous work sir, It looks like it is a real pleasure to handle (some pun intended). I love the grain color and highlights .

 

[SwarthyGnome]

Wow Tony, this looks awesome! Great work and idea to modify to fit your needs.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

And done....

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Beautifully done as always !!! You make it real difficult for a guy to not dream about scales like that.

Awesome work Tony.

 

[TRfromMT]

Let’s see the finished spine (and belly?) pics!

Here you go.



The bigger knife is a Koenscraft, and the two sets of handles came from the same block of ironwood.

 

[trevitrace]

Those turned out great.

 

[betzner]

You definitely have an eye for great wood, Tony. Work ain't too shabby, either!

 

[Phill50]

Looks good! I don’t think your crazy per your thread title. Thanks for showing us.

 

[Casinostocks]

When it comes to my own CPKs, I am a puritan first because I tend to collect more (way more) than I would ever be able to use. I am such a staunch originalist that even at times Nathan's own variations on the original make me go, "Hmmm!" in my own peabrain despite understanding the reasons given.

All that said, Tony, Sir; you are one heckuva artist and passionate artisan when it comes to your hobby of experimenting with wooden handle scales. I had admired your work ever since I had noticed your work on the other subforum. You have some mad-skills my friend

 

[Birdhunter1220]

Very very Nice!