Spyderco Shaman Scale Swap (White Storm Fat Carbon Fiber)

[@TheBigToe69]

I have the exact same scales on my Zwear Shaman. They are definitely a nice setup and look great as well.

[@MitchBollig]

Knice! I've modded yet again on this one. In the process of building a serrated one for a firefighter, I ended up with my M4 satin in these CFs. Thanks for stropping by to share!

[@sharpdressedknives7563]

Looking good! FatCarbon really is amazing stuff.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

While I don't personally like the "loud" carbon offerings from them, Sharp Dressed Knives does fantastic work overall. Thanks for video

[@MitchBollig]

Hey thanks! I personally like the micarta, but those seem to be least available.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

@@MitchBollig They sell out before I know they're even available. Lol

[@wyno7078]

Nice scales,good choice 👍

[@MitchBollig]

Thanks 👍. I have several SDK scales, and they all rock (and for a fair price). Thanks for stopping by!

[@Hungrybird474]

All though pricey in the end $3-$450 inc knife and full mod on shaman through para s I think it’s worth it, for now . Still, for $400 one can get a super nice non spyderco knife

[@MitchBollig]

I agree - in this context, it makes more sense to get one of the already-modded Shaman's...I've seen periodic ones with micarta, and I think I saw one with a dealer exclusive CF. $400 puts this Shaman in competition with a whole bunch of other options that might be better. 👊

[@fuccyahhat1229]

What was the stuff you dipped the screws in?

[@MitchBollig]

I use a small amount of Loc-tite blue (never red!) on the threads to help ensure they don't unscrew with use.

[@fuccyahhat1229]

@@MitchBollig thanks (:

[@Hungrybird474]

Probably at some point will knock that Ricardo Ricasso down . It’s a shame but it’s annoying a f , seriously . I noticed right away when flipping in the store but went ahead anyways .

[@MitchBollig]

I hate it too, and will be knocking down my beater Shaman ricasso nub when I get around to modding it - for now I bought an M4 BHQ in micarta and put that blade in the CF scales to bougie it up.

[@biffnadar7252]

How do they feel now?

[@MitchBollig]

I like that they are wider than the stock scales, but I do wish the edges were rounded (radiused) versus a bit angular (chamfered). You can see where these ended up in this video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp2YooqPn8tmj9U Thanks for stropping by to ask!

[@edsaban572]

They look a little fatter than stock?

[@MitchBollig]

And you would be correct - I just measured them right at the pivot and the stock is 13.4mm wide whereas the SDK measure 13.8mm. So not huge, but a smidge. Nice observation! Thanks for dropping the note.

[@edsaban572]

@@MitchBollig That’s nothing. Thanks for replying.

[@MitchBollig]

I received a reply back from Brian at Sharp Dressed Knives, and they WILL drill holes for left-handed tip-up carry at no added charge for the fairer and wiser 10% of the population that us righties call "lefties".