did anyone try and take of the g10 handle scales? how does the steel frame look like? Can I paracord wrap this frame? Thanks in advanced!!
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yeah u could wrap it and tie it off at the srew holes but i would prob drill some more holes in to make it a better wrap depending on what kind of wrap your wanting to do and then u will have to heat up the kydex to close it to fit the knife cause the sheath is fitted for the G10 scales.
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The sheath is designed to be used with the scales attached, so getting it to 'snap' in securely without them may be a challenge. You might be able to modify the scales though, and just retain a small portion, to allow it to lock into the sheath, then wrap the rest with paracord. For the current price (under $14), I may pick up another one just to try it out.
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I wrap mine in paracord. Gives you additional resource of cord plus a variety of looks depending on how you wrap it also cheap. The are lots of scales made for these knives tho if you're into that.
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I don't know if this is G10, but the knife still feels great in hand. If it isn't G10 they should just change the description, the knife will still sell...
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hey Mark Hardy do you have pics of your pvc carriage? i am about to make one for mine (hitched to an old 30lb steel folding bike, no less) - would love to see your work!
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Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through without issue. Bill Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through... » Read More Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through without issue. Bill « Show Less
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I got it for my son in law who has a S&W; J Frame(not sure which model). Haven't heard any complaints as yet.
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The two RAT 1 's that I have do not have G10 handles. But they fill like G10 handles only smoother. Sorry if I said G10
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I don't know where you ordered from so I can't answer your question exactly, but i have the aws blade scale and I love it. The flat shape makes it so you can put anything on top regardless of physical size.
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I tend to go towards a sleeker custom look of the scales. I wanted something that looks good and is durable so that I could preserve the original grips that came on the gun for when or if I ever want to sell later.
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never owned a condor parang I would research it and watch videos but the ontario is rather light and tapers rather quickly making the last half of the blade really thin and full flat ground.... but is a tough steel so I don't know if I were you I'd get it because if you want a sure thing you'd want a cold steel guhkra kukri which starts at 150 bucks and goes up from there....
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I wish they did have G-10 handles. The only negative point about the Rat 1 and Rat 2 is the cheap plastic grips. The blade sharpness, centering, and the knife construction in general are outstanding for the price.
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Personally, I think it is a fantastic knife. It's hard to really COMPARE M390 to VG10 or S30V, but from what I've experienced and have read about, it probably beats s30V without question. VG10 is tricky, I'm not sure how they compare to each other in cutting performance, but I'm fairly certain M390 is more corrosion resistant than VG10. I haven't gone so far as to abuse my knife by sticking it in pure chlorine or saltwater for a day or anything, but by reputation M390 might have the best corrosion resistance for a steel with its class of edge taking and holding.
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I agree with you that the spring on this new version (I used the first one in college and the spring was much weaker, easier) is very tight. I find it hard at my age to use. I never thought of asking if they have different spring strengths...my guess is not. They do have a website at www.bullworker.com I'm sure you can check there, in fact, I'm going to as well.
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They are not g10. They have the same handle materials as the standard black handled rat1. They are tough handles but feel just like plastic. You can go to the web site and read about it.
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Yes the model 10 is a k frame You need to know if you have a square but or a round but. The grips are great
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These don't either; it's an error in the description. The only way to get a G-10 handle for this knife is to make a custom one.
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You can Google "BK 14 scales" and find a couple of sources for micarta or G10 scales. You can also do a search on ebay for BK 14 scales. There is a gentleman that frequently sells custom made wood scales in a variety of woods there. Finally, you could check out bladeforums.com and do the same search there, as the ebay seller is also a member of this forum. He goes by "tommythewho". I am not aware of a company that has wooden scales readily available for this knife.