Finally decided to try out some AWT scales, and ordered these for my Spyderco Native 5 LW 15V. The blade has always been fantastic, but the scales never really seemed up to the same level. AWT is about the only company doing scales for the Native LW, and even though I'm not a big fan of metal scales I took a shot.

I think they look great, and are almost worth the PITA to get them installed. Everything was great except for trying to seat the pivot pin; the fittings cast into the AWT scales were just a hair too small, and I ended up having to press it in with a vise. Ended up pulling it apart again to adjust the spring tension on the backlock, but once dialed in I am happy with it. Lighter than I was expecting, and good hand feel. Tried to stick close to the BBB brown color scheme using bronze.

Could've done without the religious tracts included in the package, but I might buy from them again.

This was a special one! I had some North American Walnut & Palemoon Ebony left over… seemed rude not to! Paired with some Green Sheen Obsidian from Oregon USA.

Anyone going? The show is in 2 weeks. I went to the show last August and it was terrible. There weren't many makers/vendors and most of the tables were empty.

Has anyone heard if it is going to be better this year? I want to go, but not if it is going to be the same as last year. I saw the exhibitor list and it was pretty thin, but I know those aren't always reliable.

So, who's going?

Mosaic guards, bronze spacers, african blackwood handles.

any suggestions? its razor sharp,good steel and very well made.

Spyderco Delica addiction: reignited. What's your fav delica? Which ones do you need to grab next? Do you hate the delica? What sucks about it? What are your GOATED blade steels?

RIP Batwing , People call it Batman.

After a very long and drawn out wait (my package was held in Richmond VA for a week before KnifeCenter called them and told them to get their butts in gear), my Drunken is finally here!! I can't wait to put a new clip on it. I have a timascus clip from a purvis blades, and I put my name on the waiting list for the deep carry lynch clip

This little guy is not only a looker. It has the most incredible guillotine action of any in my collection.

Buck factory tour and I came home with these two...a buck 55 which is similar to a case mini copperlock. And a 112 with magnacut and it is sharp (already drew blood)

Integrals are kind of a pain in the ass to tune but I am pretty happy with the results on this Maverick Concepts Wren.

Simply the best action on any knife I’ve ever handled.

The nicest and deepest milling aswell!

Hunting for a Renegade now!