Handle Scale Vendors

[toomanyquestions]

Many of us will eventually consider upgrading or changing the handle scales on a spyderco.

I am interested in reliable handle scale vendors. Particularly sellers who have provided a quality product and/or service. Links to websites, ebay, etsy, etc are encouraged.

Background: I have glanced at ebay & etsy but ya just don't know....

[Ramonade]

AWT
RC Bladeworks
Ripps Garage Tech
Sharp Dressed Knives
Original Goat
Flytanium (some people have QC issues but if you contact the dealer or flytanium themselves they'll sort it out everytime)
Cuscadi.de
Aramis Akhmedov (but I can't link his website, don't know how his situation is right now)

Then there's custom makers who can basically make everything you want.

[Buddafucco]

That's a good list. I've ordered from the top two vendors. Excellent products!

These two make good stuff and are available at various dealers:
LynchNW
Cerberus

I have a set of Karbadize scales that I got at BladeHQ. Also very nice

Haven't tried these yet
Rockscale Design
Metonboss

[DansGearAddiction]

I owned multiple sets of scales from AWT (Manix, Native and also BM Mini Adamas) and their quality is phenomenal.

I also have a set of Original Goat scales for my Hogue Deka that I've been extremely satisfied with; they are probably my favorite tied with AWT.

I've had mixed results with Flytanium for my Bugout, Para 3, Manix, and Pilar, but would advise buying on the secondary rather than new.

I had Metonboss copper scales for my Shaman which were excellent, but the Victorinox scales had a couple burrs that were an easy to fix with some sandpaper. I'd still highly recommend them.

I've also ordered Mule Team scales from Hazy Design Studio on Etsy which were flawless and had incredibly tight tolerances (didn't have any gaps or overlaps to the Mule itself).

I've also purchased Halpern Titanium Scales (not in titanium), and the original set didn't fit my Mule correctly, but they immediately sent out new scales to me and a return label to send back the old ones.

Lastly, I owned Aimfront scales for my Bugout which are good quality aluminum scales, but they only offer them for the Para 3 LW.

[JSumm]

Suingab does amazing work.
https://g10.lt/
Best way to get in touch is through email off of his website. Everything is made to order. He will ask some questions to ensure he knows what you want.

I have used AWT, Ripp's Garage Tech, and Sharp Dressed Knives. All are great!

I've handled a friend's Lynch titanium Delica scales. Those are amazing! Casey's service is fantastic.

[fixall]

AWT
RC Bladeworks
Ripps Garage Tech
Sharp Dressed Knives
Original Goat
Flytanium (some people have QC issues but if you contact the dealer or flytanium themselves they'll sort it out everytime)
Cuscadi.de
Aramis Akhmedov (but I can't link his website, don't know how his situation is right now)

Then there's custom makers who can basically make everything you want.

Great list!

Josh of REK Knives is now an authorized seller of Aramis scales (he’s the only one I know of in the states).

[vivi]

Shame none of these people have a habit of building scales for full sized models.

For example, browsed RGT's site and didn't see scales for Yojumbos, Millies, Manix XL's, Police etc. Just a bunch of skinny ultem stuff for small folders I don't even own like the Para 3.


Oh wait I did see a set of Native Chief screws for $50

[Mr_Whiskerz]

Shame none of these people have a habit of building scales for full sized models.

For example, browsed RGT's site and didn't see scales for Yojumbos, Millies, Manix XL's, Police etc. Just a bunch of skinny ultem stuff for small folders I don't even own like the Para 3.


Oh wait I did see a set of Native Chief screws for $50

And then even when they sell scales that you're interested in, it's right-hand only unless you want to get micarta.

[RAHComanche]

I just purchased some carbon fiber shaman scales from flytanium so I will report back. This will be my first time doing anything to any Spyderco knife. There are plenty of videos online so how tough can it be?! The current action on my Shaman is a bit stiff so I hope to get some nice scales on it and cross my fingers improve the action.

[Sharp Guy]

Don't forget Fireside. I really like the Tero Tuff scales I have from them

https://firesideco.com/product-category ... fe-scales/

[Hatuletoh]

I just bought a set of Endura scales with which I'm extremely pleased from gentleman named Dmytro, who has a shop on Etsy called DHCustomKnives.

He does Endura and Matriarch scales in micarta--I got the denim--for $35 or $39 with the backspacer, and free shipping from the Ukraine. He also offers scales for those models in carbon fiber, but the price is about $85-100 if I recall, and I have an aversion to paying as much for aftermarket scales as I did for the actual knife. And anyway, I wanted the micarta. I was a bit worried given the state of things in Ukraine, but it was exactly two weeks to the day from my placing of the order to delivery at my door in Utah. Couldn't be happier. One word of advice: the info on the Etsy page advises you to contact Dmytro before ordering, and I suggest following those instructions so he can ensure he has what you want, knows how you want the scales drilled for the clip, and can keep you apprised of the progress. He had to order the micarta I wanted, but it only added a couple days, an the scales still arrived in two weeks.

[kennethsime]

For example, browsed RGT's site and didn't see scales for Yojumbos, Millies, Manix XL's, Police etc. Just a bunch of skinny ultem stuff for small folders I don't even own like the Para 3.

I’ve bought a few sets of RGT scales from DLT. RGT doesn’t seem to keep much stock around, but DLT often has a few sets for more popular models.

RC Bladeworks may be a better choice for larger or otherwise less popular models.

[kobold]

https://aratech.ru/
https://bladescales.com/
https://rockscaledesign.com/
https://flytanium.com/
https://g10.lt/
https://bladeswelove.com/
https://aimfront.com/
https://cuscadi.de/
https://www.rcbladeworks.com/
https://firesideco.com/
https://xxxadrenalinxxx.com
https://instagram.com/deathgripscales?i ... umtrmqqkrc
https://www.sharpdressedknives.com

[Hatuletoh]

Suingab does amazing work.
https://g10.lt/

I was going to make a post to ask about any personal Suingab experiences. The website photos look fantastic, but with estimates rather than set pricing, ordering via email, international shipping, etc., I just wanted to hear from someone who had ordered from him. And I'm glad to hear you are a satisfied customer, because there aren't many options for Endela scales, and I really need to replace the stock FRN scales on my K390 wharncliffe Endela. I LOVE that knife...but those scales are chewing up my pockets.

[JSumm]

Suingab does amazing work.
https://g10.lt/

I was going to make a post to ask about any personal Suingab experiences. The website photos look fantastic, but with estimates rather than set pricing, ordering via email, international shipping, etc., I just wanted to hear from someone who had ordered from him. And I'm glad to hear you are a satisfied customer, because there aren't many options for Endela scales, and I really need to replace the stock FRN scales on my K390 wharncliffe Endela. I LOVE that knife...but those scales are chewing up my pockets.

I wanna say my Endela scales were like $80 shipped. He is just one guy, so emailing works best to communicate. It is not like ordering from a large company on an automated website. But his work speaks for itself. The scales are wonderfully contoured. I am going to send him a Rock Jumper, so he can start making Leaf Jumper and Rock Jumper scales.

[abbazaba]

AWT PM2 liner delete scales are a revelation in lightness and contouring. I'm really hoping they do the same for the Military2.



Cuscadi does great custom work orders, like this recent burled red amboina they did for me



I've always been impressed with Sharpdressed Knives, who will also do things to order if they are not in stock



I'd be cautious with Etsy, but otherwise I've had a good experience from all of the ones I've ordered from.

[fixall]

Suingab does amazing work.
https://g10.lt/

I was going to make a post to ask about any personal Suingab experiences. The website photos look fantastic, but with estimates rather than set pricing, ordering via email, international shipping, etc., I just wanted to hear from someone who had ordered from him. And I'm glad to hear you are a satisfied customer, because there aren't many options for Endela scales, and I really need to replace the stock FRN scales on my K390 wharncliffe Endela. I LOVE that knife...but those scales are chewing up my pockets.

I’ve had several sets of scales made by Agnius (Suingab). I’ll try to upload some pics later. He’s super great to work with, and has really reasonable prices.

If you’re going for a custom set of scales that are contoured, and have the handcrafted touch, Suingab and Cuscadi are my top choices.

[cjk]

Ripps Garage Tech is the only US scale vendor I have seen who works with both metal and composites. I have a bunch of scale sets from Ripp's and am very happy with all of them. https://rippsgaragetech.com/collections/spyderco

The only other one is Vapor Puffin creations in the UK. Mostly slip joint scales. https://www.vpcreations.co.uk/

[Brock O Lee]

I really like the AWT hard anodized alu scales. Stellar fit and finish, and great contouring!

Native 5 LW


Manix


Shaman


PM2


I also like RGT's ti scales for the PM2


Edit: spelling

[kobold]

They look awesome. Thinking of a LW Native set. How does it feels in the hand?