Re: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2020 11:14 am
Fireside has a darker blue color,too. I know they're planning to do delica and other spydie models...definitely worth checking on Stretch ones!
Fireside has a darker blue color,too. I know they're planning to do delica and other spydie models...definitely worth checking on Stretch ones!
I haven't actually done a proper measuring of them, which I can do easily enough, I can take a couple pics of side by side with OEM G10 scales if anyone is interested in something more than the data....?SteveMidwest wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2020 7:41 amJMM wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:01 am
I have a set of his "Skinny Cut" Shaman scales, sorry about the pic, it's not the best angle, but this is what they look like.... I wasn't sure when I ordered them, but I figured with the rep he has, he probably knows what he's doing.... sure 'nuf, took me about 3 minutes after istalling to declare them awesome! I really like them, I am actually working on getting a couple more pairs from him in a diff material. He makes great stuff!
Thank you JMM. Those scales look fantastic! That clip looks familiar too . . .
Have you measured those scales by chance? To see how much skinnier they are each, or overall, when mounted on the knife?
On a side note. I dropped my Micarta/Rex yesterday, while climbing a ladder. The knife was about 5 to 6 feet off of the ground when it fell. I watched it fall, and of course it all seemed to be in slow-motion! :D
It did one rotation on the way down, and landed directly on its tip into the concrete (Murphy's Law). Blowing out a piece of the concrete, about the size of a kernel of corn in the process.
Here is a picture of the tip 'damage'. >
A few rubs of the CBN stone, and I'll be back in action! :spyder:
I haven't actually done a proper measuring of them, which I can do easily enough, I can take a couple pics of side by side with OEM G10 scales if anyone is interested in something more than the data....?SteveMidwest wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2020 7:41 amJMM wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:01 am
I have a set of his "Skinny Cut" Shaman scales, sorry about the pic, it's not the best angle, but this is what they look like.... I wasn't sure when I ordered them, but I figured with the rep he has, he probably knows what he's doing.... sure 'nuf, took me about 3 minutes after istalling to declare them awesome! I really like them, I am actually working on getting a couple more pairs from him in a diff material. He makes great stuff!
Thank you JMM. Those scales look fantastic! That clip looks familiar too . . .
Have you measured those scales by chance? To see how much skinnier they are each, or overall, when mounted on the knife?
On a side note. I dropped my Micarta/Rex yesterday, while climbing a ladder. The knife was about 5 to 6 feet off of the ground when it fell. I watched it fall, and of course it all seemed to be in slow-motion! :D
It did one rotation on the way down, and landed directly on its tip into the concrete (Murphy's Law). Blowing out a piece of the concrete, about the size of a kernel of corn in the process.
Here is a picture of the tip 'damage'. >
A few rubs of the CBN stone, and I'll be back in action! :spyder:
The damage is less significant and more of a roll. Thanks for the advice. I'll just drop it off at Spyderco since I'm close and don't have CBN or Diamond stones.
If it's a roll, you could get it done with the browns. Plus, half the fun of this hobby is learning how to sharpen your own knives. Give it a try yourself first! I'm intentionally trying to dull some M4 myself today at work ...harder than I expected! :)
Me, too. A native or Manix, even a pm2, in this combo would be hard to pass up.Username827 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:57 amSo far I really like mine. I hope KC does the entire Golden line like this.
A PM 2 or a Para 3 would be awesome!JuPaul wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:54 amMe, too. A native or Manix, even a pm2, in this combo would be hard to pass up.Username827 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:57 amSo far I really like mine. I hope KC does the entire Golden line like this.
After some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales). Knowing that, I'd still probably buy other models I like in this combo.
Scale swap? Or is the hardware different on the tree-Rex?JuPaul wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:02 amAfter some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales). Knowing that, I'd still probably buy other models I like in this combo.
I had that issue for a couple days on the Dragonfly. I got over it and just started carrying it, and I actually like it more now, with some character.JuPaul wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:02 amAfter some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales). Knowing that, I'd still probably buy other models I like in this combo.
Yeah, the pivot screw is different on the Rexwood, but I've seen aftermarket scales that accommodate it. But if I swap them, I won't get to see them...dilemma! I've carried my pakkawood delica plenty without feeling this way, but I don't use delicas like I might use a Shaman. Anyhow, it's really not a problem - I've got a beautiful knife that I just want to baby a bit more than others. I really can't complain.Notsurewhy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:29 pmScale swap? Or is the hardware different on the tree-Rex?JuPaul wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:02 amAfter some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales). Knowing that, I'd still probably buy other models I like in this combo.
I also would love to see this combo on the native or manix. Or a lil native. I'd prefer the back lock, but comp lock might be easier since it has liners.
This has become one of my most carried knives. I am just not worrying about it, nor am I anticipating any issues. I don't think it is as delicate as we think. There is one thin bit alongside the thing you push to release the blade that I worry about, but so far it is doing just fine. This is a great knife and I am glad to have it.JuPaul wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:02 am
After some time has passed, my only issue with this combo is that I find myself not wanting to use this Shaman as hard as I would use my others. It's just so pretty, I'm afraid to damage it. Thinking about the form vs function thread, this Shaman was definitely one that I bought for function (the rex45 on the Shaman platform), but I'm keeping it for form (the beautiful scales).