Fireside has a darker blue color,too. I know they're planning to do delica and other spydie models...definitely worth checking on Stretch ones!
KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
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I haven't actually done a proper measuring of them, which I can do easily enough, I can take a couple pics of side by side with OEM G10 scales if anyone is interested in something more than the data....?SteveMidwest wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2020 7:41 amJMM wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:01 am
I have a set of his "Skinny Cut" Shaman scales, sorry about the pic, it's not the best angle, but this is what they look like.... I wasn't sure when I ordered them, but I figured with the rep he has, he probably knows what he's doing.... sure 'nuf, took me about 3 minutes after istalling to declare them awesome! I really like them, I am actually working on getting a couple more pairs from him in a diff material. He makes great stuff!
Thank you JMM. Those scales look fantastic! That clip looks familiar too . . .
Have you measured those scales by chance? To see how much skinnier they are each, or overall, when mounted on the knife?
On a side note. I dropped my Micarta/Rex yesterday, while climbing a ladder. The knife was about 5 to 6 feet off of the ground when it fell. I watched it fall, and of course it all seemed to be in slow-motion! :D
It did one rotation on the way down, and landed directly on its tip into the concrete (Murphy's Law). Blowing out a piece of the concrete, about the size of a kernel of corn in the process.
Here is a picture of the tip 'damage'. >
A few rubs of the CBN stone, and I'll be back in action! :spyder:
That pic of your blade made me squirm when I saw it, that's not easy to get me to do! I don't know a single person that uses a knife on the reg that hasn't done that a time or three, over my lifetime I'd say a half dozen or so times -- and as far as falling tip down, I think it's sorta like dropping toast butter side down... right? :)
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Re: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
I haven't actually done a proper measuring of them, which I can do easily enough, I can take a couple pics of side by side with OEM G10 scales if anyone is interested in something more than the data....?SteveMidwest wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2020 7:41 amJMM wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:01 am
I have a set of his "Skinny Cut" Shaman scales, sorry about the pic, it's not the best angle, but this is what they look like.... I wasn't sure when I ordered them, but I figured with the rep he has, he probably knows what he's doing.... sure 'nuf, took me about 3 minutes after istalling to declare them awesome! I really like them, I am actually working on getting a couple more pairs from him in a diff material. He makes great stuff!
Thank you JMM. Those scales look fantastic! That clip looks familiar too . . .
Have you measured those scales by chance? To see how much skinnier they are each, or overall, when mounted on the knife?
On a side note. I dropped my Micarta/Rex yesterday, while climbing a ladder. The knife was about 5 to 6 feet off of the ground when it fell. I watched it fall, and of course it all seemed to be in slow-motion! :D
It did one rotation on the way down, and landed directly on its tip into the concrete (Murphy's Law). Blowing out a piece of the concrete, about the size of a kernel of corn in the process.
Here is a picture of the tip 'damage'. >
A few rubs of the CBN stone, and I'll be back in action! :spyder:
That pic of your blade made me squirm when I saw it, that's not easy to get me to do! I don't know a single person that uses a knife on the reg that hasn't done that a time or three, over my lifetime I'd say a half dozen or so times -- and as far as falling tip down, I think it's sorta like dropping toast butter side down... right? :)
Hey, not to further derail this thread, but on the unusual/new scales front, I am interested if anyone has used scales that have been 3D printed from "PlastiSteel aka PlaSteel"? I Just got my first set on a Delica yesterday and I'm eager to hear others input, I will post up a couple pics....
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I love this exclusive! I went back to my original g10 shaman to compare, and it's made me love these scales even more. They're lightweight, durable and grippy... Everything the Shaman needed!
I still love the g10 version for the "hand feeling" weight of the materials, but the KC one is a knockout. Big blade but lightweight and balanced.
Also, did anyone else notice the pivot screws on the KC exclusive are different. They are round while other shamans are flat.
I still love the g10 version for the "hand feeling" weight of the materials, but the KC one is a knockout. Big blade but lightweight and balanced.
Also, did anyone else notice the pivot screws on the KC exclusive are different. They are round while other shamans are flat.
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Thank you JMM. Those scales look fantastic! That clip looks familiar too . . .
Have you measured those scales by chance? To see how much skinnier they are each, or overall, when mounted on the knife?
On a side note. I dropped my Micarta/Rex yesterday, while climbing a ladder. The knife was about 5 to 6 feet off of the ground when it fell. I watched it fall, and of course it all seemed to be in slow-motion! :D
It did one rotation on the way down, and landed directly on its tip into the concrete (Murphy's Law). Blowing out a piece of the concrete, about the size of a kernel of corn in the process.
Here is a picture of the tip 'damage'. >
A few rubs of the CBN stone, and I'll be back in action! :spyder:
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How did yours end up after the touch up? I damaged my Rex45 Shaman tip on a Cholula bottle. Might just drop it off at Spydero after work or hit it with my brown rods. Think the browns could do the job?
Thank you JMM. Those scales look fantastic! That clip looks familiar too . . .
Have you measured those scales by chance? To see how much skinnier they are each, or overall, when mounted on the knife?
On a side note. I dropped my Micarta/Rex yesterday, while climbing a ladder. The knife was about 5 to 6 feet off of the ground when it fell. I watched it fall, and of course it all seemed to be in slow-motion! :D
It did one rotation on the way down, and landed directly on its tip into the concrete (Murphy's Law). Blowing out a piece of the concrete, about the size of a kernel of corn in the process.
Here is a picture of the tip 'damage'. >
A few rubs of the CBN stone, and I'll be back in action! :spyder:
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How did yours end up after the touch up? I damaged my Rex45 Shaman tip on a Cholula bottle. Might just drop it off at Spydero after work or hit it with my brown rods. Think the browns could do the job?
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It will take you quite a while with the brown rods if the damage is similar to what is shown in this pic. CBN/Diamond stones will make repairing damage like a chip MUCH easier and save a lot of time.
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Re: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
The damage is less significant and more of a roll. Thanks for the advice. I'll just drop it off at Spyderco since I'm close and don't have CBN or Diamond stones.
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If it's a roll, you could get it done with the browns. Plus, half the fun of this hobby is learning how to sharpen your own knives. Give it a try yourself first! I'm intentionally trying to dull some M4 myself today at work ...harder than I expected! :)
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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I would rather just sharpen it out over time. That is minor damage and it will sort itself out. The last thing I would do is let Spyderco put it to the belt sander. It isn’t bad enough for that.
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Re: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
These are currently in stock again for anyone who may still be interested!
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP229R ... -exclusive
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So far I really like mine. I hope KC does the entire Golden line like this.
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Me, too. A native or Manix, even a pm2, in this combo would be hard to pass up.Username827 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:57 amSo far I really like mine. I hope KC does the entire Golden line like this.
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A PM 2 or a Para 3 would be awesome!JuPaul wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:54 amMe, too. A native or Manix, even a pm2, in this combo would be hard to pass up.Username827 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:57 amSo far I really like mine. I hope KC does the entire Golden line like this.
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I'd buy a Native or Manix for sure.
They should also do a second run of the Shaman.
They should also do a second run of the Shaman.
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After some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales). Knowing that, I'd still probably buy other models I like in this combo.
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Scale swap? Or is the hardware different on the tree-Rex?JuPaul wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:02 amAfter some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales). Knowing that, I'd still probably buy other models I like in this combo.
I also would love to see this combo on the native or manix. Or a lil native. I'd prefer the back lock, but comp lock might be easier since it has liners.
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I had that issue for a couple days on the Dragonfly. I got over it and just started carrying it, and I actually like it more now, with some character.JuPaul wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:02 amAfter some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales). Knowing that, I'd still probably buy other models I like in this combo.
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Yeah, the pivot screw is different on the Rexwood, but I've seen aftermarket scales that accommodate it. But if I swap them, I won't get to see them...dilemma! I've carried my pakkawood delica plenty without feeling this way, but I don't use delicas like I might use a Shaman. Anyhow, it's really not a problem - I've got a beautiful knife that I just want to baby a bit more than others. I really can't complain.Notsurewhy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:29 pmScale swap? Or is the hardware different on the tree-Rex?JuPaul wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:02 amAfter some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales). Knowing that, I'd still probably buy other models I like in this combo.
I also would love to see this combo on the native or manix. Or a lil native. I'd prefer the back lock, but comp lock might be easier since it has liners.
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Re: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
This has become one of my most carried knives. I am just not worrying about it, nor am I anticipating any issues. I don't think it is as delicate as we think. There is one thin bit alongside the thing you push to release the blade that I worry about, but so far it is doing just fine. This is a great knife and I am glad to have it.JuPaul wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:02 am
After some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales).
I suspect (but don't really know) that the Pakkawood is a lot tougher than we think, being an impregnated (and laminated) wood product.