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Maybe the pics don’t do it justice however, if you like it, that’s all that matters.

Jesla wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 02, 2025 9:11 am

Maybe the pics don’t do it justice however, if you like it, that’s all that matters.

Guess that's your subtle way of saying you don't like them?

Hi Benben,

They look nice.

Why do you call them "Zirconium"? I don't think they are made from Zirconium?

sal

I took these pics real late last night, woke up 20 minutes late this morning, posted these real quick and hopped in the shower for work.

This Para 3 is a Cru-wear, smooth black G-10 Knifecenter exclusive that I bought new in 2017/18? Bought it and stuck it straight in my safe. At the first of the year I sold it to a coworker, he changed out with the Metonboss Zirconium scales and pocket clip.

It definitely added some heft, this little guy is super solid! With these scales, this is the slickest Spyderco I own now, the action is very impressive!

sal wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 02, 2025 12:23 pm

Hi Benben,

They look nice.

Why do you call them "Zirconium"? I don't think they are made from Zirconium?

sal

Zirconium is exactly how they're marketed.
https://metonboss.com/collections/zirconium-1

benben wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 02, 2025 12:30 pm

sal wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 02, 2025 12:23 pm

Hi Benben,

They look nice.

Why do you call them "Zirconium"? I don't think they are made from Zirconium?

sal

Zirconium is exactly how they're marketed.
https://metonboss.com/collections/zirconium-1

Thanx.

sal

Man, I like the ones made for the Smock. I can't decide on the standard or the frag style. Cool stuff, OP. Thanks for posting.

I like it.

I tried Zirconium from Menton Boss once on a PM2. They were just too heavy.

jmj3esq wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 02, 2025 7:03 pm

I tried Zirconium from Menton Boss once on a PM2. They were just too heavy.

They’re definitely heavier, but very solid. I’ve been carrying Medfords & a Spartan, this Para 3 isn’t heavy at all!

benben wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 02, 2025 12:16 pm

Jesla wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 02, 2025 9:11 am

Maybe the pics don’t do it justice however, if you like it, that’s all that matters.

Guess that's your subtle way of saying you don't like them?

Would I put them on my knife?… absolutely not…. Am I telling you that you can’t put them on your knife?… absolutely not…

Yet, you post in the forum and seem to think people who disagree with your aesthetic opinion shouldn’t respond…

Zirconium is corrosion resistant, exotic, and about 5/6 the density of iron/steel.

Bill1170 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 04, 2025 9:43 pm

Zirconium is corrosion resistant, exotic, and about 5/6 the density of iron/steel.

Yes but have you tried carrying a PM2 with full steel or zirc scales? It just feels like dead, unusable, unnecessary, weight. They look cool though.

jmj3esq wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 05, 2025 8:01 am

Bill1170 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 04, 2025 9:43 pm

Zirconium is corrosion resistant, exotic, and about 5/6 the density of iron/steel.

Yes but have you tried carrying a PM2 with full steel or zirc scales? It just feels like dead, unusable, unnecessary, weight. They look cool though.

No, aside from a Leek many years ago, I haven’t ever bought a metal-scaled knife. Too cold/hot, slippery, and heavy. I much prefer FRN, G-10, micarta, or wood.

I have scads of Titanium (metal) scaled knives, a few Aluminum (metal) ones, and one Copper (metal). The Copper (metal) is very heavy but the way the finish evolves with use makes up for that. And of course with Titanium (metal) weight really isn't an issue. I wouldn't have any issue with this material if there was a production knife with it.

What does zirconium feel like? It looks very ceramic like in photos. Why did become the trendy new metal and what are the benefits.

I've seen pens and knife scales in this material and they tend to run on the more expensive side.

Sal, maybe time for a zirconium Chaparral?