Has anybody ever put CF scales on a Kiwi?
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Has anybody ever put CF scales on a Kiwi?
I've seen a couple of threads where people talked about this, but I've missed any pics of people who have actually done this.
I'd love to see pictures, and hear about who might be best for this type of work.
Thanks.
I'd love to see pictures, and hear about who might be best for this type of work.
Thanks.
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Not fond enough of CF to have it done, not sure if anyone else has. But, if you're talking scales as on the regular bolster and scales Kiwi, then your best bet would probably be to acquire some CF and speak to Bill Wirtel at Santa Fe Stone Works. I *think* that because they do all their cutting and polishing in a water bath, the CF dust would not be a problem for them. There's only one way to know for sure.
If you're talking full CF scales, as on the Caly 3, not sure who to recommend, CF is fairly nasty stuff to work with. Either way, would love to see the finished product if you go through with it.
If you're talking full CF scales, as on the Caly 3, not sure who to recommend, CF is fairly nasty stuff to work with. Either way, would love to see the finished product if you go through with it.
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Thanks Deacon.
I've sent an inquiry over to SFSW.
All,
Anybody have recommendations on where to source Carbon Fiber scales? I'd be more interested in grippy CF, then slick. The CF on the Caly III is pretty nice. I haven't had experience with the peel ply variety, but it sounds like that might not go well with the elegance of the Kiwi.
I've sent an inquiry over to SFSW.
All,
Anybody have recommendations on where to source Carbon Fiber scales? I'd be more interested in grippy CF, then slick. The CF on the Caly III is pretty nice. I haven't had experience with the peel ply variety, but it sounds like that might not go well with the elegance of the Kiwi.
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That does bring up a interesting point. Unlike micarta and G-10 the only CF knife scales that I've ever seen have been flat. The Kiwi handle is rounded. That would pretty well rule out anything with a texture since it's the outer surface which has to be shaped down to fit the knife, then re-polished. While micarta and G-10 look great when contoured and polished, not sure if, or how well, that would work with CF.
If you're still considering the idea, I'd suggest checking with Bill as to how thick (minimum) CF you would need, then seeing what Dragonplatehas to offer.
If you're still considering the idea, I'd suggest checking with Bill as to how thick (minimum) CF you would need, then seeing what Dragonplatehas to offer.
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The CF bolster on my BM 690 have a slight convex curve to them, so at least it's possible. Not sure how hard it is to do though.
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Of course it is possible... And it will look really good! :cool:
Look here:
http://forum.weapons.be/showthread.php? ... rbon+fiber
Knife showed is a Toni Oostendorp military knife.
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Look here:
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Knife showed is a Toni Oostendorp military knife.
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SFSW replied to me with:
"We specialize in gem stone and exotic wood handles. We do not work
with or have access to carbon fiber. Sorry!"
I might check with CHAX or STR, but don't wait on me, if you're interested in this yourself. I think I'm going to settle in first, with the jigged bone that I have, actually.. just received in a trade (trade is actually still finalizing!).
Pictures on CHAX's site definately show CF in rounded handles, so it's definately possible.
If anybody else has done this, I'd love to see pic's.
Thanks for the responses.
"We specialize in gem stone and exotic wood handles. We do not work
with or have access to carbon fiber. Sorry!"
I might check with CHAX or STR, but don't wait on me, if you're interested in this yourself. I think I'm going to settle in first, with the jigged bone that I have, actually.. just received in a trade (trade is actually still finalizing!).
Pictures on CHAX's site definately show CF in rounded handles, so it's definately possible.
If anybody else has done this, I'd love to see pic's.
Thanks for the responses.
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Dang, might have to quit looking for some tortoiseshell celluloid and go turtle hunting.fishwatcher wrote:SFSW replied to me with:
"We specialize in gem stone and exotic wood handles. We do not work
with or have access to carbon fiber. Sorry!"
Paul
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Looks like this one has a happy ending after all. :D
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Whoo hoo!! I couldn't have asked for a better outcome, to hear about this from my little thread.
Can't wait. Now.. of course, we'll have the inevitable question of.. what style CF (I think the matte on the Caly III would probably be the most obvious choice, if it is able to be contoured or maybe a new cross-weave CF is coming from Spyderco?)
Can't wait. Now.. of course, we'll have the inevitable question of.. what style CF (I think the matte on the Caly III would probably be the most obvious choice, if it is able to be contoured or maybe a new cross-weave CF is coming from Spyderco?)