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Barclay CNC
Barclay CNC machines custom titanium scales in the USA, and DLT Trading carries the Barclay Skinny Scale collection for the Spyderco Shaman. Each set swaps the factory handle for solid titanium cut with a three dimensional pattern, giving one of Spyderco's toughest folders a slimmer profile and a look that no production knife ships with.
Titanium Skinny Scales for a Slimmer Carry
The Shaman is a big, stout Spyderco with a compression lock, and Barclay's Skinny Scales trim it down. The non-lock side gets a liner delete for a thinner build and simpler assembly, the lanyard hole is removed, and the original Shaman clip pattern is replaced with a standard three screw Spyderco pattern. Titanium adds rigidity and a premium feel in the hand without adding bulk to the pocket.
Machined Patterns and Finishes
Barclay's patterns are where these scales stand apart. The Hilbert pattern is built on a continuous space filling curve, Draco's Armor covers the handle in a woven, scale like texture, Corinthian repeats an interlocking three point motif, and Lines of Hezron runs a dense geometric maze from end to end. Despres takes a cleaner approach, with crossing grooved lines cut across a stonewashed face. The full coverage patterns add real grip, and most come in more than one finish, from an even stonewash to two tone bronze and satin or black and satin that highlights the machining.
Fitting Barclay Scales to Your Shaman
Barclay scales are sold as scales only, so you supply the knife and a three screw Spyderco pocket clip. Unless noted, each set is configured for right hand, tip up carry. If you are building one from scratch, start with a Spyderco Shaman in S30V, SPY27, or M390, then pick the pattern and finish that suits you.
More Ways to Upgrade a Spyderco
Aftermarket scales are one of the easiest ways to make a production knife your own. Compare Barclay's patterns with the titanium and carbon fiber options from Flytanium, or browse the full Spyderco lineup, including the Paramilitary 2 and Para 3.