Good idea Alan. That's "doable"...
Best, Capt. Chris

Hey Captain,

A pair like that would be an awesome set. Wouldn't the L.V. add a bit more heft to the knives as compared to Ironwood or Micarta?

Alan Grombacher
RKS #5531

A "bit" more weight? Perhaps a "bit" more but not too much. Lignum Vitae is quite dense but IW is heavy also. On a full handle you would notice the difference more than on a "center", especially on a Model #26 where the center piece of wood is not all that large.
Best, Capt. Chris

Hey Captain,

LV sounds like a perfect handle material. It's an exotic local wood, super tough, outdoor use doesn't phase it - I only see the upside of having this as a handle material on these knives.

I've never had anything with Florida LV, but I made a walking stick from Argentine LV. It is an incredibly tough walking stick that really can give religion to a snappy sled dog.

I say let's go with LV as the handle material on this build.

Cheers,

Alan Grombacher
RKS #5531

I love the idea of using LV, great idea.

There we go, Alan and Chad like the LV handle insert idea? Let's go with it, what does everyone else think?

Alan Grombacher
RKS #5531

Lignum Vitae is one of my absolute favorite handle materials. It is "push-button-automatic"! "BUT" (That word again) why are we only talking about a #25 styled handle on the #26? Unlike a Model #25, the "Pathfinder" could have a full piece??
Something to think about??
Best, Capt. Chris

Hey Cap ... a question (probably a stupid one )
Can slab sides be had with a wood handle?
Tony

Tony,
Are you speaking of slab sides on a #26...or slabs like on a Model #10? 10's yes. #26...No. Only certain models can be ordered with a flat (or slab) sided handle.
Best, Capt. Chris

Ok.
I thought from your post of 9/8, that slab sides on a #26 was doable.
I misunderstood.
Tony