Question: Have any of you knifemakers worked with Mammoth Tooth scales?

[Doc Mark]

I just took possession of another Ron Lake Chinese made folder. Unlike the last time, this one has crummy Sambar Stag scales. I can return it or I can replace the scales with better material. I really like Mammoth Tooth scales but I've read that they are a real pain to cut. What are the tricks I need to know before I decide on going this route? Also, I saw some stabilized fossil coral that looked really nice and is supposed to be easier to cut. Any opinions out there?

 

[mitch]

"Ron Lake Chinese made folder" ?

is he having them mass-produced or are they cheap(er) knock-offs or what?

 

[martinr]

The Chinese made Lake knives are authorized by Ron Lake. The quality is actually pretty good. Don Guild imported a bunch of them and still has them on his website.

 

[Ed Westerly]

martinr,

And what is the web address, exactly? Please?:biggrin:

 

[martinr]

Bruce, the address is http://www.guildknives.com/

The Fake Lake is on page 4 of the gallery.

 

[Ed Westerly]

Thank you very much:rock: