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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: Roc on August 25, 2013, 05:44:56 AM

Title: 111mm scales
Post by: Roc on August 25, 2013, 05:44:56 AM: I love my OHT, but the scales are too slick for my liking. Has anyone ever made custom g10 scales for them? My OHT is currently camo and I'm thinking it could use some orange g10.
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: nate j on August 25, 2013, 07:31:46 AM: I think it has been done, but don't recall offhand exactly when or by whom.

Another option might be to buy another 111mm knife with the dual density scales and then swap the scales. The dual density have a bit more grip than the standard scales, although I regularly carry a Centurion and I've not personally had a problem with the standard scales.
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Jothra on August 25, 2013, 07:48:40 AM: I made wood (purple heart) ones for an Outrider. The most time-consuming part was getting the hole for the slide lock right. With an OHT, that wouldn't be an issue. I don't think I have pictures, unfortunately, and these days the Outrider is using stock scales again (so I'd be less sad if I wrecked a scale on the job).

I would assume G10 is a lot harder to work with than wood, but I can imagine it looking really nice.
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: bmot on August 25, 2013, 06:37:24 PM: I know they exist, and I know they got posted somewhere on the forum... I'll have a look around for you :salute:
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: bmot on August 25, 2013, 06:40:24 PM: Found it! :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46194

:salute:
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Blade runner on August 25, 2013, 08:31:09 PM: I like it for my OH Trekker, where are they available? On line .....
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: enki_ck on August 25, 2013, 08:46:13 PM: Quote from: Blade runner on August 25, 2013, 08:31:09 PM
I like it for my OH Trekker, where are they available? On line .....

There's a link to it in the first post of the thread bmot linked. Currently on sale but still pricey. cca $40+shipping which they only offer for Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria and France so you'd have to find someone to reship it for you or email them and ask.
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Roc on August 25, 2013, 10:37:01 PM: Quote from: bmot on August 25, 2013, 06:40:24 PM
Found it! :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46194

:salute:
Thanks bmot! Exactly what I was looking for. :tu:
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Jothra on August 25, 2013, 10:51:58 PM: Quote from: Roc on August 25, 2013, 10:37:01 PM
Quote from: bmot on August 25, 2013, 06:40:24 PM
Found it! :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46194

:salute:
Thanks bmot! Exactly what I was looking for. :tu:

I need to practice my reading comprehension.
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Roc on August 25, 2013, 10:58:02 PM: Quote from: Jothra on August 25, 2013, 10:51:58 PM
Quote from: Roc on August 25, 2013, 10:37:01 PM
Quote from: bmot on August 25, 2013, 06:40:24 PM
Found it! :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46194

:salute:

Thanks bmot! Exactly what I was looking for. :tu:

I need to practice my reading comprehension.
No. You're good. I can settle for black g10. Beggars can't be choosers. I would still prefer orange, but I don't think I have the skills to make them myself.
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Jothra on August 25, 2013, 11:01:30 PM: Yeah, as amazing as fibreglass is, I pretty much try not to work with it when at all possible.
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Roc on August 26, 2013, 12:02:02 AM: Well after starting this thread I got a hair up my ass. What started as a camo OHT is now black. It's smooth, but is no longer slick in hand. I was never fond of the camo anyway.
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Blade runner on August 26, 2013, 12:35:20 AM: Quote from: enki_ck on August 25, 2013, 08:46:13 PM
Quote from: Blade runner on August 25, 2013, 08:31:09 PM
I like it for my OH Trekker, where are they available? On line .....

There's a link to it in the first post of the thread bmot linked. Currently on sale but still pricey. cca $40+shipping which they only offer for Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria and France so you'd have to find someone to reship it for you or email them and ask.

Thanks :tu:
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: tattoosteve99 on August 26, 2013, 03:35:13 AM: I think I have a set of orange or green. Let me look and see :)
Title: Re: 111mm scales
Post by: Roc on August 26, 2013, 04:29:15 PM: Would love to see them.