Spyderco UKPK new clothes.

[dwardo]

Hi all,

I have been meaning to tart up my UKPK for a while now and with an aching shoulder and elbow after roughing out 20 bow staves it was time for a break. I didnt fancy going at this with my one and only UKPK which is over 7 years old and still going strong but thanks to Sandbender I had another one to play with.
This is only a test run but i intend to make a few sets of different scales for my trusty UKPK. I know there are some (BritishRed) who loath the things but I really get on with it as an abuse daily carry.
The scales were a pain in the butt to align and work out the various countersink depths etc. Plus the fact its the first time I have used my pillar drill in anger. Lots of mistakes that are hard earned lessons, the next ones will be perfect. Great use for some of the bow making off-cuts I usually give away for burning.

Better pics when the sun comes out,

 

[British Red]

Lovely work Dwardo - great craftsmanship

..in fact some of the nicest lipstick I have ever seen on a pig

ETA

If I'd known you wanted a spare, you could have had mine for nowt. In fact. if you want it, drop me a PM and I'll get it off to you (provided I can find it)

 

[dwardo]

Lovely work Dwardo - great craftsmanship

..in fact some of the nicest lipstick I have ever seen on a pig

ETA

If I'd known you wanted a spare, you could have had mine for nowt. In fact. if you want it, drop me a PM and I'll get it off to you (provided I can find it)

They cant be that bad can they?? Steel is good and take a lot of abuse well. Thin blade for the more very day cutting duties. Yes over priced and the handle could do with a lesson on ergos` but they are lightweight unobtrusive in the pocket, not on it granted but that's the US$ talking too.

If you are going to just ignore or abuse a poor UKPK please donate to "dwardo`s UKPK rescue center" Maybe I can change the handle and make warm your heart to it?

 

[British Red]

Happy to donate to the cause - let me have an address and I'll bung it in the post - the existing scales are stained with bitumen etc which has prevented me "gifting it on" till now, but its yours for an addy

 

[dwardo]

Happy to donate to the cause - let me have an address and I'll bung it in the post - the existing scales are stained with bitumen etc which has prevented me "gifting it on" till now, but its yours for an addy

Thanks Red. Once I receive it safe and sound I will be reporting you to the RSPUKP so expect a visit soon, shame on you.
I am sure I can find something in return, have a think.

 

[subzeer0]

now that looks good....wish i kept mine now ,,,,leys see if i can hunt one down ....i realy like that

 

[Albus Culter]

Absolutely stunning job. Woods so much nicer than plastic. Has soul

 

[Seagull]

'Lipstick on a pig", forsooth.
What a beaut.
Ceeg.

 

[laro13]

I like it! well done!

 

[georann]

Im with Dwardo on this one! They're really nice little things!
My student budget meant I could only stretch to a Tern (basically the same knife) but its such a useful little thing!

Looks really nice with the wooden scales though, and I think I'm gonna have to make a little formed sheath like that for mine!

 

[dwardo]

Thanks chaps and thanks again Red.
This one was a test-run really to figure out the drill depths and sizes. I wish I had book matched pair at the time but it was my last bit of coco.
You do need certain wood characteristics to make the scales usable. The wood must follow the grain or its far to weak. The wood must also be very dense or the scales just flex too much in the hand. I did try a set from a character bit of maple but it was impossible to follow the grain so they also came out far too weak.
Will be on the lookout for suitable bits of timber.

 

[Demonwolf444]

I find mine very carry - able. Again poor young guy here so i could not afford to shell out. Out of all the knives I've tried my fieldcrafter UK blank blade gets a lot of abuse and by UKPK gets a lot of abuse. This being said ergonomics are terrible the handle just gets lost in my hands, but because its small i am pretty good at carrying it and always have it when i need it; and when i need it its sharp and a good working blade.

As above love that little carry sheath, its pretty cool! And those wooden grips look awesome too.