What do you think of the nylon scales? (poll!)

Stirling3749 · **on:** November 21, 2011, 08:38:41 AM

Limited options on the poll so feel free to explain yourself.

Personally I just like them for the scratch resistance, I carry a sentinel at work and it's nice to not have to worry about the scales getting all scuffed up.
That said, I think I'd prefer dual density if it were available on more models.

richs2891 · **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2011, 09:23:17 AM

I've only one set of the nylon / economy scales and I removed them straight away s I had a spare plus set - not noticed that they are more scratch resistant. Might try them again.
I wonder if they were re marketed (with the plus scales features) as ultra hard wearing they would sell more.

Richard

Zed · **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2011, 09:35:26 AM

I prefere alox on my keychain as broken lots of nylon scales on classics etc, there ok though and do a job but do tend to crack and break $:-\$

Neil · **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2011, 10:53:24 AM

On nylon SAKs I don't like the way the Victorinox printed shield vanishes over time but that aside I like them. I do wish they'd inlay the metal shield.

Zed · **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2011, 11:44:26 AM

Quote from: Neil on November 21, 2011, 10:53:24 AM

On nylon SAKs I don't like the way the Victorinox printed shield vanishes over time but that aside I like them. I do wish they'd inlay the metal shield.

I thought this neil with my wenger with yelloy nylon scales and breitling printed on it and the cross, its still in a box and the old worn alox one still on my keychain

bren10man · **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2011, 12:37:43 PM

I have a Motorist I got off E-bay recently.

The shield on the scales is worn off. Garbage. Those nylon economy scales are ugly.

When the time comes for cleaning and restoration (it is filthy; can barely open the tools), a new set of Celidor red scales will go on it...originality be damned.

enki_ck · **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2011, 07:53:16 PM

I have a few of these and the first time I got one I wasn't to happy with the feel, but have learned to like them. I especially like them on my Outrider, they seem to fit best on these bigger SAKs.

Sidhartha · **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2011, 07:58:09 PM

i hate them

Gareth · **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:07:04 PM

For me it depends on what size of SAK we are talking about. I have nothing against them on a 108 or 111mm but cannot stand them on a 84 or 91mm SAK. Weird eh?

Threeme2189 · **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:09:41 PM

I have a skipper with blue nylon scales. I just love the grippy texture they have.

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2011, 11:05:09 PM

Quote from: Zed on November 21, 2011, 09:35:26 AM

I prefere alox on my keychain as broken lots of nylon scales on classics etc, there ok though and do a job but do tend to crack and break $:-\$

Nylon Classics are kind of hard to find. I am not sure they make them any more. They primarily use Cellidor for Classic scales.
Here is a Nylon Classic.

Here is a Cellidor Emergency Classic.

I like the nylon scales for harder working knives like the Gardener, but like most here I dislike the shield on the nylon scales as they tend to wear off.

Jmora · **Reply #11 on:** November 21, 2011, 11:10:18 PM

does anyone know why the 111mm models traditionally use nylon and the smaller models typically use cellidor? It would be interesting to imagine a cellidor 111mm knife. Does cellidor have some sort of technical limitations for a larger model?

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #12 on:** November 21, 2011, 11:14:22 PM

Quote from: Jmora on November 21, 2011, 11:10:18 PM

does anyone know why the 111mm models traditionally use nylon and the smaller models typically use cellidor? It would be interesting to imagine a cellidor 111mm knife. Does cellidor have some sort of technical limitations for a larger model?

Wondered the same thing myself. I am guessing it might be they tend to crack or break to easily on larger models. The nylon seems to be more flexible. I am not sure if I have ever seen a cracked or broken nylon scale(from normal use).

Mattexian · **Reply #13 on:** November 21, 2011, 11:54:15 PM

I like them, especially on the larger models. (Got a couple of the MYV models with them, but those are stored away for "some day".) I agree that the Dual Density is the best of the lot, love it on my OH Soldier, it's much better than the black nylon on the OHT and the red on the Adventurer. I was disappointed too on the silver wearing off so quickly from the red, and the printed on shield has worn and faded on the OHT.

Matt in Texas

Gareth · **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2011, 12:02:50 AM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on November 21, 2011, 11:14:22 PM

Quote from: Jmora on November 21, 2011, 11:10:18 PM
does anyone know why the 111mm models traditionally use nylon and the smaller models typically use cellidor? It would be interesting to imagine a cellidor 111mm knife. Does cellidor have some sort of technical limitations for a larger model?
Wondered the same thing myself. I am guessing it might be they tend to crack or break to easily on larger models. The nylon seems to be more flexible. I am not sure if I have ever seen a cracked or broken nylon scale(from normal use).

I'd made the same guess myself, but until Vic decide to share their R&D results or they actually release some 111mm Cellidor I don't suppose we'll know for sure. $:-\$ I would love to give them a go though.

ironraven · **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2011, 01:58:42 AM

I like it because it feels grippier than cellidor.

Stirling3749 · **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2011, 07:52:44 AM

Seems like the most common complaint is the shield logo, if only they could just use a metal inlay and make everyone happy.

Quote from: ironraven on November 22, 2011, 01:58:42 AM

I like it because it feels grippier than cellidor.

I hadn't considered that before but you're totally right.

Also I don't think anyone has yet touched on another plus side of nylon... stayglow.

Reinier · **Reply #17 on:** November 22, 2011, 10:45:31 AM

Quote from: Stirling3749 on November 22, 2011, 07:52:44 AM

Also I don't think anyone has yet touched on another plus side of nylon... stayglow.

Good one! Those would be cool with a metal inlay shield

Threeme2189 · **Reply #18 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:19:45 PM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on November 21, 2011, 11:14:22 PM

Quote from: Jmora on November 21, 2011, 11:10:18 PM
does anyone know why the 111mm models traditionally use nylon and the smaller models typically use cellidor? It would be interesting to imagine a cellidor 111mm knife. Does cellidor have some sort of technical limitations for a larger model?
Wondered the same thing myself. I am guessing it might be they tend to crack or break to easily on larger models. The nylon seems to be more flexible. I am not sure if I have ever seen a cracked or broken nylon scale(from normal use).

They can crack over time, especially with a few falls.
I have seen 2 skippers with cracked or damaged blue nylon scales, but it happened after years of use.

P35 · **Reply #19 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:52:55 PM

Quote from: Gareth on November 21, 2011, 08:07:04 PM

For me it depends on what size of SAK we are talking about. I have nothing against them on a 108 or 111mm but cannot stand them on a 84 or 91mm SAK. Weird eh?

I agree