Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

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Naphtali
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Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

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I have acquired four Russell K87-CW folding knives to give to my nephew and three great nephews, I seek to have scales made for them. I talked with A.G. Russel's customer service — the obvious place to have them installed, since K87 series is in current production in Italy. Unfortunately, Russell receives current production with scales except for one special scales' set. They do not have scales and screw fasteners available for original production knives.

I have one K87 with scales that could be used as a template. But I need someone capable of replicating this on the others. I request CONTACT information for completing this job.
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Re: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

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Can't be all that difficult, but as I'm not familiar with what these knives are what I suggest is trying to find a local knife maker for guidance.

The screws are more than likely metric, that could pose the biggest problem since they are tiny.
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Re: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

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No issue with screws. I, perhaps, was less clear than I need to be. K87s are childishly simple frame lock knives that must be exceptionally difficult to manufacture. Frame, lock, and lock spring are one piece of steel. Apparently, a second rate job manufacturing translates to unacceptable. Russell subtitles the ambidextrous K87s as "one-hand knives."

To install scales, I would insert a piece of metal about .125 inch thick, replacing blade thickness, to prevent springing the thin sides of the frame. (Probably the blade and hinge assembly need not be removed. Having blade locked open should be adequate clearance for the machine work.) Drill and tap each screw location, both sides in one pass to drill each hole. Scales require scant profiling beyond emulating shape of frame and, perhaps, slight contouring for grip comfort. The result is a K87 with scales. Neither scales nor screws need be original or current K87 devices. The knives are more comfortable to use with scales. Without, they are too thin.
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Re: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

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Got me curious as to what they look like... 8)
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Re: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

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Except for blades' material, you have a photograph of original and second generation K87s. Unusually large blade in small overall size.
gamekeeper wrote: Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:35 pm Got me curious as to what they look like...
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