Silver Tech Scales

gadgetman7 · **on:** August 22, 2008, 06:22:44 AM

Is this just a translucent scale? Looks like it would scuff really badly.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2008, 08:19:35 AM

Quote from: gadgetman7 on August 22, 2008, 06:22:44 AM

Is this just a translucent scale? Looks like it would scuff really badly.

Have you got a picture/link mate

max6166 · **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2008, 08:26:05 AM

We'll have to wait and see, but I think they might be tougher than they look.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2008, 08:29:00 AM

Thanks Max

I've got a set of translucent Blue and Onyx scales, and while they do scuff, the scratches don't show up nearly as badly as the one's on celedor scales

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2008, 12:10:56 PM

They are transparent plastic, with a silver-like coating on the inside of them. I have a set on the way for an article for SOSAKOnline, and I'll let you all know what they are like when they arrive.

Def

gadgetman7 · **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2008, 03:56:03 PM

Thanks...I like the look but I don't want to have to carry one in a pouch.

Neil · **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2008, 04:21:23 PM

I've a bunch of stuff on eBay ending soon, so I'll finally have some more funds in my PayPal account for ~~toys~~ SAKs. Forgive me, for it has been three months since my last FelineVet purchase

So its off to Tim's emporium for the addicted for a long overdue splurge this weekend

I shall be ordering a couple of knives with the new scales. Pics of knife assembled and descaled will be posted once they're here.

Neil

AndyTiedye · **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2008, 07:54:13 PM

I saw some in REI, but I think I can wait until Tim gets them in.

ufox9al · **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2008, 12:16:44 AM

They are listed now on his site, so I'm assuming they are in?

max6166 · **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2008, 12:26:59 AM

Quote from: Alexei on August 23, 2008, 12:16:44 AM

They are listed now on his site, so I'm assuming they are in?

Definitely seems to be the case. Ok everyone, load up on your Silver Tech here. Scroll to the bottom of the page...

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2008, 01:37:05 AM

They are in and some folks have been getting them already.

Def

Leatherman123 · **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2008, 01:40:26 AM

Hmm, they look very nice! I wouldn't mind picking up a few sets!

gadgetman7 · **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2008, 06:53:44 AM

Well, I ordered the climber from Tim. I only bought for testing purposes you know.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2008, 09:10:10 AM

Quote from: gadgetman7 on August 23, 2008, 06:53:44 AM

Well, I ordered the climber from Tim. I only bought for testing purposes you know.

Let us know what you think please mate

felinevet · **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2008, 02:53:07 AM

Quote from: Defender on August 23, 2008, 01:37:05 AM

They are in and some folks have been getting them already.

Def

Yep, I have all 4 models in stock (Climber, Huntsman, Spartan and Sognatire Lite). I like them a lot and they are totally different from the earlier translucent scales. It is hard to describe how nice they are without actually seeing them. I'll let the folks getting them chime in as they get theirs delivered. You can PayPal me direct without going through store checkout. Just be sure to indicate what you are ordering.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2008, 03:29:23 AM

That seems to be a natural for the Cybertools.I wonder why it wasn't offered on them first.

Neil · **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2008, 07:23:14 PM

Well mine have arrived today, thanks as normal to Tim for the swift delivery

and a great big

to ~~Royal Mail~~ Dick Turpin for the £8 "handling fee". (vankers)

Initial impressions are

Perhaps not my cup of tea. The silver matches the inlaid sheild and the tools a bit too well, it makes it look a little bland. Perhaps black oxide tools with it would work

In the name of SAK science I have pulled the scales off so you can see the the underside where the silver has been applied. If you click on the little pics below you can see that where some of the plastic around the bushings has come away it leaves a visible mark when viewed from the top of the scale. So anyone fancying popping some of these scales onto another blade be careful.

,

Neil

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** September 05, 2008, 08:43:54 PM

They do look nice, but I was pretty well unimpressed when I saw them at the SHOT Show this year. Mine arrived today as well, and I was hoping I'd missed something at the show.

They are pretty though... but that's about all I have to say about them. I bought one of each- Huntsman, Climber, Spartan and Signature Lite, and the Signature Light is probably the most interesting because the scale is a little fancier (with the electronics etc under the fancy color), but moreso because they have finally switched to a white LED light.

Look for a new review on SOSAKOnline in October!

Def

max6166 · **Reply #18 on:** September 05, 2008, 09:31:15 PM

Neil's pictures look very different from what I expected. I think I am going to reserve judgement until I can see them in person though...

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** September 05, 2008, 09:54:03 PM

They do look nice though- I can't take that away from them. I usually don't carry a translucent scaled model as they look like poo after a short period, but I am going to carry one of these to see if they hold up any better.

Did I mention they are pretty?

Def

Neil · **Reply #20 on:** September 05, 2008, 10:04:28 PM

I think I'm going to have to disagree with Def (unless he has a big bad ban button as well). I'm a sucker for pretty SAKs, these are just a bit boring $:-\$

Neil

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #21 on:** September 05, 2008, 10:55:44 PM

I think they look the part

, but would perhaps look a little plain next to some of the other translucent scales $:-\$

AndyTiedye · **Reply #22 on:** September 06, 2008, 02:47:51 AM

They should use these on the knives with digital scales. The clear plastic could offer quite a bit of additional protection to the display.

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