Clear Knife Scales
Clear Knife Scales
I saw this Manix 2 on social media yesterday. What do think of the clear scales?
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
Cool looking, but I don't see it being much of a user...which is a shame with that 20CV steel it has. I'd just use BD1 if it were strictly for looks. Regardless, I like it though. Always know when the internals need to be cleaned!
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
Looks cool but it also looks like clear acrylic or lexan, which will certainly break with use.
Spyderco showed off some clear FRN Manix 2 scales at an Amsterdam meet back in 2010. I'd love seeing something like this.
Picture from Spydercollector.com - Amsterdam Meet 2010 Report - Prototype Pictures Part 1
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Spyderco showed off some clear FRN Manix 2 scales at an Amsterdam meet back in 2010. I'd love seeing something like this.
Picture from Spydercollector.com - Amsterdam Meet 2010 Report - Prototype Pictures Part 1
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
I too would love clear scales (who doesn't like seeing the worky gubbins?)
But there was a post about white micarta and G10 where I made the comment that these were a 'mank attractor'* and end up minging pretty fast:
Every bit of of fluff, lint, and stuff from your pocket will be immediately visible jammed between the scales
Plus- the more optically clear the plastic- the more quickly it will look battered from scratches and dinks.
*Then had to expend several posts explaining the English slang words 'Mank' and 'Minging' as descriptors of a lack of hygiene
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=72688&p=1123563&hilit=Ming#p1123563
But there was a post about white micarta and G10 where I made the comment that these were a 'mank attractor'* and end up minging pretty fast:
Every bit of of fluff, lint, and stuff from your pocket will be immediately visible jammed between the scales
Plus- the more optically clear the plastic- the more quickly it will look battered from scratches and dinks.
*Then had to expend several posts explaining the English slang words 'Mank' and 'Minging' as descriptors of a lack of hygiene
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=72688&p=1123563&hilit=Ming#p1123563
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
Very pretty, but I would not buy one, because it will show every scratch and spec of pocket lint.
If I was Spyderco I would make display pieces for a few models in clear scales, to show off the different locks.
If I was Spyderco I would make display pieces for a few models in clear scales, to show off the different locks.
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
Neat. I'm still hoping for more translucent FRCP from Spyderco...
Re: Clear Knife Scales
I saw this posted on IG and FB. It's kind of neat but not something I'd want. Heck I'd keep putting it down and losing it! ☺
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
Love it, I would buy something with the transparent FRCP or FRN. Prefer something other than a back lock.
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
Clear scales reveal construction. Not a big deal for spyderco, but some companies may be exposed for having weak internals while claiming to be hard use.
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
I love it even if it was a trainer blade just for show
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
It matches my neighbor's girlfriend's shoes.
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
Very nice looking Manix. Kind of gives it a mechanical or robotic type look. My manix knives are heavy use farm knives. These scales are not cut out for my manix role.
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
I am still waiting on a translucent orange Manix (yellowish orange would be neat).
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
I like it, FRN was way to cloudy with the texture but undoubtedly the superior material.
Re: Clear Knife Scales
Nice display piece. Too bad acrylic scratches pretty easy.
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
If they were on a knife that had liners, clear scales could be used like the sweetheart grips on 1911 pistols. Not my cup of tea, but still a neat idea.
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Re: Clear Knife Scales
As mentioned above, if it's actually carried and used then every bit of dirt or dust it encounters is gonna get trapped in there and make it look pretty gross after a while. That being said, it does look gorgeous. Very nicely done.
Re: Clear Knife Scales
I would totally buy that.