Making G10 Scales Smooth like Bombshell Scales
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Making G10 Scales Smooth like Bombshell Scales
Just got the bombshell. The scales are silky smooth. Wonder if it will be possible in future to make all G10 scales on other knives this smooth too? Makes the gripping more ergo imo and just love the feel of it!
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Re: Making G10 Scales Smooth like Bombshell Scales
They sometimes do smooth g10 (Vallaton, Hungarian, one eyed Jack), but it seems most folks like a grippier texture. Knife center did a smooth g10 cruwear native that took a long time to sell out and I don't think it was the cruwear that was holding up the sales.
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Yeah, those scales were smooth g10, and black. Double whammy for lots of people that want a little texture and color.Notsurewhy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:00 pmThey sometimes do smooth g10 (Vallaton, Hungarian, one eyed Jack), but it seems most folks like a grippier texture. Knife center did a smooth g10 cruwear native that took a long time to sell out and I don't think it was the cruwear that was holding up the sales.
On models that fill my hand, or lock my hand in really well, I don't mind smooth g10 scales. But in general I'd rather have some grippy texture.
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Re: Making G10 Scales Smooth like Bombshell Scales
I prefer grippy G10 as well.
It will smooth out over time or you sand it down.
Carbon handles are smoother.
It will smooth out over time or you sand it down.
Carbon handles are smoother.
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Re: Making G10 Scales Smooth like Bombshell Scales
Grippy for me too. I passed on all of the smooth G10 Cruwear exclusives, but would have probably bought 2 of each if they would have been peel ply. I don't own a Shaman or even the Manix Backlock because of the smoother than normal G10. I added drumstick wax to my Crucarta Shaman to increase the grip. I love the bi-directional FRN and carry those knives more than any others for the texture and the lighter weight. Smooth G10 is the biggest deal breaker for me.
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Re: Making G10 Scales Smooth like Bombshell Scales
Lovin' it on Spyderco fixed blades.
I do have a smooth G10 PM2 Cruwear and never had to compete with the masses to get it. You would expect a different outcome for the super-popular (PM2) combined with the super-popular (Cruwear).
May be best to stick to texture with slabs and smooth with 3D handles.
The workmanship on the Bombshell is amazing!!!!! It literally blew me away!
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I do have a smooth G10 PM2 Cruwear and never had to compete with the masses to get it. You would expect a different outcome for the super-popular (PM2) combined with the super-popular (Cruwear).
May be best to stick to texture with slabs and smooth with 3D handles.
The workmanship on the Bombshell is amazing!!!!! It literally blew me away!
CG
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Once the grippy scales get full of dirt, they will be smooth, too. :p
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I like smoothie G10, but it entirely depends on what knife.
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Re: Making G10 Scales Smooth like Bombshell Scales
I agree. I love the bombshell in every way. Just love the feel, look, and the uniqueness of it. And it comes in a case too. It’s my favorite piece.cycleguy wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:30 amLovin' it on Spyderco fixed blades.
I do have a smooth G10 PM2 Cruwear and never had to compete with the masses to get it. You would expect a different outcome for the super-popular (PM2) combined with the super-popular (Cruwear).
May be best to stick to texture with slabs and smooth with 3D handles.
The workmanship on the Bombshell is amazing!!!!! It literally blew me away!
CG
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