Anyone tried these? I'm not overly fond of the regular TKC scales that came with it. (Twas a gift knife) They work ok, I just wonder if I would like them better with a little longer grip. Thoughts? Comments? Pictures?
May I ask why you don't care for them? The regular scales seem like there's not quite enough there, especially with gloves on.
I didn't have a 4, but since it's the same length handle as a 3 I'll say that if your hands are larger the extended section does give a larger area to grab on and a bit more leverage in use.
My biggest problem with them was no palm swell like the other G10 TKC scales. I do get what you're saying though.
I had them, didn’t care for them, sold them. I do, however, like the compact version. The extended ones are quite square and don’t have much palm swell. I’d agree, the fit and finish just wasn’t on par with the 5/6 or compact 3/4 handles.
I didn't feel the need to get them for my 3 or 4, but I did get a pair for my LS. I have to agree with those complaints concerning the way they fit. I ended up putting my stock micarta scales back on because they fit my knife better. Anyhow, not to sound like I'm bashing them because I love their store and customer service. Do you think a fatter set of scales would be a decent compromise to a longer set? Do you consider yourself crafty? If so you could put a set of liners on your existing set. It would be cheap fix, and if you're as OCD as I am you'd enjoy the detailed sanding involved.
Nah...I need the extra length. It just feels unbalanced. So does the 6 i just bought. They both feel better if i move up to the choil.
Are you quoting your wife? after reading your posts in the Libertariat sticker thread, do whatever it takes to keep her happy
I have a set of the extended scales but I never could get myself to like them. I cut them down even with the base of my 4 and now they are on one of my user 4s.
I really, really tried to stay away from that length vs girth thing....I just knew SOMEONE would bring it up...
I guess I'm in the minority. I had the original extended tkc scales on my 4 and loved them. Fit me perfectly. I did not like the compact style on the 4. Loved them on the 3. I agree with what you said black5, with the compact on the 4,it just doesn't feel like there's enough there. Very unbalanced. With the 3 being shorter, and lighter, they worked well.
Ok, looking at the compact scales, there is no palm swell. They are TKC scales also. So I may try them. Looks like the thickness will be the same.
4 at the top with the extended scales and 3 at the bottom with the compact scales. I prefer the compact to the extended, the swell on the compact feels better to me.
