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us Offline Kraken

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Printed scales question
on: October 03, 2025, 06:24:17 PM
This is for anyone that owns a SAK with camo scales…how well do they hold up? I know that they are printed on and eventually will get scratched and scuffed, but did you notice it happening quickly after carrying it or did it take a while? Is there a protective coating I could use to make them last longer?
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um Offline mzil

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Re: Printed scales question
Reply #1 on: October 03, 2025, 07:19:56 PM
I can't say I use it much (58mm Classic in camo) but I bought one used years ago and it still seems pristine. [No pocket carry though so no keys to bash against and get scratched.]

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Re: Printed scales question
Reply #2 on: October 04, 2025, 12:20:20 AM
My experience has been that the print doesn't hold up well. (If I knew where Tatty Rally was, I'd include a photo of it for proof.) This is likely exacerbated by pocket or keychain carry. I've also seen photos of many a Wenger with its printed cross worn completely away. What I'm unsure of is how long it takes for the print to wear off. The only thing I can think of that might protect the print is a clear coat of paint. If you go that route, test the paint on a junker set of scales first to make sure it plays nice with Cellidor.
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Re: Printed scales question
Reply #3 on: October 04, 2025, 04:55:26 PM
Here are a couple of photos of Tatty Rally, to show how print on scales can wear. These scales being white doesn't help matters much. It's been my experience that white scales get very dingy and unappealing with even moderate use.

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