Watu - aftermarket scales?
Re: Watu - aftermarket scales?
This is awesome. Ordered some Koa.
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Re: Watu - aftermarket scales?
i cant decide on whether i want to delete the holes or not
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Re: Watu - aftermarket scales?
Same here, when I saw SG post her's I loved it (and still do) But, I think to keep the heritage of the knife I may lean towards keeping the holes. But like you, that's the only reason I haven't ordered some myself yet!
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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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Re: Watu - aftermarket scales?
i keep putting them in my cart with the holes for the reason you mentioned but i look at that hole delete scale and think it looks so clean that i hesitate
"Yeah? Well, you know, thats like uh, your opinion, man" - Lebowski
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I got mine a few days ago. I love it. :)
I actually like the cf/g10 texture but a wood scale would not look out of place.
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No matter what you order, you’ll want the other one! Just do it.
- Mark
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Go with the hole delete and then you can always put the original scales back on when you are feeling "holey" lol
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I succumbed and bought the figured koa WITH holes. I like the CF, but these are just too gorgeous to pass up! Can't wait to get these!!
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
-Rick
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
-Rick
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That is an absolutely beautiful set up. I just ordered my Watu a few minutes ago. Now to order one of these scales. I am new to Spyderco and I can't wait to get my hands on one.bbturbodad wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:30 amChris did a great job on the scales he did for my Watu.
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Welcome to the forum! What a way to start your Spyderco collection~ :DAldiggi23 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 05, 2020 2:44 pmThat is an absolutely beautiful set up. I just ordered my Watu a few minutes ago. Now to order one of these scales. I am new to Spyderco and I can't wait to get my hands on one.bbturbodad wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:30 amChris did a great job on the scales he did for my Watu.
All these awesome photos make me want a Watu... but let me try to get a DLT Smock first :rolleyes:
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Hi Aldiggi,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
sal
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Re: Watu - aftermarket scales?
Alright!! This was such a cool project! Here is the turnout of Sal's scales. I decided to make some custom Spyderco themed inlays as well as giving a sample of the new UV high gloss finish that is now an option for the Koa Watu scales. Sal is having three of them on display in the Watu case a the SFO. I'm honored to have my work shown there!
Please leave some comments and let me know what you all think!
Check out my Instagram or Facebook page @trifectcustomshop for videos of the scales mounted to the Watu.
Have a great weekend all!
Please leave some comments and let me know what you all think!
Check out my Instagram or Facebook page @trifectcustomshop for videos of the scales mounted to the Watu.
Have a great weekend all!
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They look great! Now get working on mine that I ordered last week :p
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
-Rick
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
-Rick
Re: Watu - aftermarket scales?
Those are gorgeous! I think I prefer keeping the holes from the original design, but I also really like the solid bug logo.
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A ball python Watu...that I could not resist! :D
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Those look amazing! Well done, Chris!
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It's getting harder and harder to resist getting one of these
Thos scales looks amazing
Thos scales looks amazing
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Gorgeous!
A whole Watu case at SFO? I’d love to see a pic!
A whole Watu case at SFO? I’d love to see a pic!