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Do you like your micarta scales?
I recently installed a set of OD green canvas micarta scales on my Para 3, S110V. This baby is dear to me, so very comfortable, fills my hand, just grippy enough. Plus the canvas ages beautify.

Yes, it's my favorite scale/handle material.

Love micarta. Can't find any fault in it, perfect in my uses. My favorite/most used set..

Absolutely.

I do wish someone I would make some Shaman-style contoured Micarta scales for the Para family. I think Lotus did, but I don’t want to put imported scales on my PM2.

Sure, it would change the model a bit, but I would love it.

I prefer micarta over G10 any day. Ripp's make nice ones that I had on a Para 3 at one point. I'm considering making my cruwear lil native a "crucarta" as well.

Some of my favorite knives in my collection are the ones with micarta...so yes, I love them! Such a nice feeling in hand, easy to clean if you feel the need, look great. What's not to like!?

I like the looks of my CruCarta PM2 scales, but I doubt Micarta will be a regular thing with the PM2.

But, I love contoured micarta scales on fixed blades - I've got several L.T. Wright knives with them and they feel and look great;however, this is my favorite. Feels fantasticly perfect in my hand:

i have canvas micarta on my 15v manix and on my magnacut mule. they both feel so good in hand.

I love micarta scales on pretty much everything! That's even what I made for my 15V mule. I've though about getting a set for my Maxamet PM2 but those dark gray G10 scales just look so right with that Maxamet, especially now that it's getting a nice dark cloudy patina on it.

Striple765Rider wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:26 am

I love micarta scales on pretty much everything! That's even what I made for my 15V mule. I've though about getting a set for my Maxamet PM2 but those dark gray G10 scales just look so right with that Maxamet, especially now that it's getting a nice dark cloudy patina on it.

True. I wish they were available for the Native 5 Maxamet. But...the FRN makes it easier to just stick it in your pocket for whatever task comes up.

I'm working on scales for a few Mules, but I didn't get any Micarta - unconfidently still working only with maple.

I love micarta, especially on my Manix 2.

Where would one get micarta scales for a Manix 2? I really like that look!

HolySteel wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:33 am

Striple765Rider wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:26 am

I love micarta scales on pretty much everything! That's even what I made for my 15V mule. I've though about getting a set for my Maxamet PM2 but those dark gray G10 scales just look so right with that Maxamet, especially now that it's getting a nice dark cloudy patina on it.

True. I wish they were available for the Native 5 Maxamet. But...the FRN makes it easier to just stick it in your pocket for whatever task comes up.

I'm working on scales for a few Mules, but I didn't get any Micarta - unconfidently still working only with maple.

This was my first attempt at making scales so I went with micarta because it's cheap and plentiful and I'm assuming more forgiving than wood. For the VERY limited tools I have (I have a mountain of automotive style tools but almost nothing for what that requires like a scroll saw, drill press and belt sander) I think it came out pretty good. They're comfortable and are about 99% symmetrical so I'm happy. It's not like it's a show knife or presentation grade or something, it's going to be a user knife. I managed to make them only using a bench vise, jig saw, angle grinder with flap discs, a palm sander and then hand sanding. I bought the slabs, barrel spacers and screws off knife maker.

I used to prefer linen micarta from an aesthetic viewpoint. But after handling enough micarta, it is the canvas micarta that quickly became my favorite.

I even started to make scales for the GB2 with micarta. For now I've only made green canvas micarta scales (2 sets), but in the next weeks I'll definitely make more !

All kinds, love em all!!

Ramonade wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:05 pm

I even started to make scales for the GB2 with micarta. For now I've only made green canvas micarta scales (2 sets), but in the next weeks I'll definitely make more !

Beautiful work!

Yes I do . RGT Skinny Canvas Burlap . MG2

Man I may have to get some of those for my Smock.

Ramonade wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:05 pm

I used to prefer linen micarta from an aesthetic viewpoint. But after handling enough micarta, it is the canvas micarta that quickly became my favorite.

I even started to make scales for the GB2 with micarta. For now I've only made green canvas micarta scales (2 sets), but in the next weeks I'll definitely make more !

Good grief! Looking good Robin!

I also like the looks of Linen Micarta better, but definitely prefer the feel of canvas. Seems like the perfect texture.

TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:55 am

easy to clean if you feel the need