Shoots4Fun
Master
I recently bought these Glow-In-The-Dark Knife Scales for my Ontario RAT-3 knife. So far I really love them and thought I'd give a little review and post some pics.
The scales replaced easily the stock Micarta handles on my RAT-3 fixed blade. The texture of the scales are very similar to the Micarta. If anything, they perhaps a little more grip to them. I'll try to post some up close pics, but overall I would say the texture is comparable. The don't get too slippery when wet. So far, I haven't gotten them too dirty or muddy. The instructions say clean them with a "Magic Eraser" cleaning pad and one was even included with the purchase.
The fit and finish in my opinion was at least as good as the Micarta scales.
Here is the knife prior to the new scale installation.
Here they are on the RAT-3. They fit into the sheath just perfectly.
Here they are in a "low light situation"...
And in a "no light" situation...(I noticed after I took the photo the "dim" spot in the top of the handle due to where the lanyard was lying over the scales in the daylight while it was charging.)
They definitely glow for some time after being charged in natural sunlight or via light bulbs. I haven't done an effective test to see exactly how bright or how long they stay. I think they are excellent for camping as well.
I'll be happy to give the email contact information if you PM me, but I am in no way connected to this seller except that I love the product. Their less than complete website shows they make them for the BK2, ESEE, RAT, Kershaw, and other knife manufactures and shows plans for gun grips and flashlight rings. Here it is:
Kabar Becker - KRYPTOGLOW
You an also find them on eBay, where I found mine. Here the Kryptoglow store on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/kryptoglow/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
I love the product and thought I'd pass it along...
The scales replaced easily the stock Micarta handles on my RAT-3 fixed blade. The texture of the scales are very similar to the Micarta. If anything, they perhaps a little more grip to them. I'll try to post some up close pics, but overall I would say the texture is comparable. The don't get too slippery when wet. So far, I haven't gotten them too dirty or muddy. The instructions say clean them with a "Magic Eraser" cleaning pad and one was even included with the purchase.
The fit and finish in my opinion was at least as good as the Micarta scales.
Here is the knife prior to the new scale installation.
Here they are on the RAT-3. They fit into the sheath just perfectly.
Here they are in a "low light situation"...
And in a "no light" situation...(I noticed after I took the photo the "dim" spot in the top of the handle due to where the lanyard was lying over the scales in the daylight while it was charging.)
They definitely glow for some time after being charged in natural sunlight or via light bulbs. I haven't done an effective test to see exactly how bright or how long they stay. I think they are excellent for camping as well.
I'll be happy to give the email contact information if you PM me, but I am in no way connected to this seller except that I love the product. Their less than complete website shows they make them for the BK2, ESEE, RAT, Kershaw, and other knife manufactures and shows plans for gun grips and flashlight rings. Here it is:
Kabar Becker - KRYPTOGLOW
You an also find them on eBay, where I found mine. Here the Kryptoglow store on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/kryptoglow/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
I love the product and thought I'd pass it along...
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