Bel-Air & Rat 1.5 Scales – The Blemished Saga Ends (Mostly)!

Well folks… it’s been a long, slightly bumpy ride—but we finally made it. The Bel-Air and Rat 1.5 scales are officially hitting the shelves. You’ve waited patiently (and we appreciate that), and today we’re excited to give you options you've been eager for.

That said, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. Despite our best efforts, our trusted machine shops weren’t able to remedy some minor surface blemishes on a fair number of these scales. So, instead of tossing them into the scrap bin, we’re passing the savings onto you. You're welcome.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Perfectly good scales? $35 – the full, flawless experience.

• Blemished but beautiful? Just $20 a set – still 100% functional, just a little “cosmetically unique.”

Now, if you know us, you know most of our customers don’t leave their titanium stock for long anyway. Our mod options will easily hide most of these light machine lines. But if you’re aiming for a clean, matte gray finish—we’ve got you. Check the box on the listing to receive a free bead blast and we’ll take care of it. Easy.

Want something custom? Go for it. If we think a mod may not play nice with the blemishes, we’ll reach out first to chat. If it won’t work, we’ll either pivot or refund—no stress, no surprises.

The good news? All Linear Milled Bel-Air scales passed with flying colors—zero blemishes, all beauty. They’re perfect for mods like antique finishes, stonewashed ano, distressed vibes, or blackwashed badassery. Honestly, even stock they’ll make your knife look next-level.

Lastly, just so we're crystal clear: we’re super picky about our finishes. You might not even notice the minor marks we’re talking about—but we do. And because we care, we won’t put anything out there without letting you know exactly what you're getting.

So whether you’re here for a deal, a mod canvas, or something in between—we’ve got you covered. Hit the links below, read up on these sets, and grab your preferred options for these already awesome knives. Thanks for your patience with us as this winding timeline begins to straighten out.

The next hottest question we have been tackling is "When are the ACF packages opening again?". And we finally have an answer. We hope you like it. 

FRIDAY, MAY 30TH, NOON EST. 

There? Does that work? Sorry, we know its yet another delay, but that's life, isn't it? We have been tackling endless wholesale projects trying to hit deadlines for some great companies showcasing our mod work at Blade Show Atlanta, and as of 2 weeks ago, we have officially decided to attend in some capacity. We are doing our best to clear our lists and get customer orders out the door and back into your hands before the end-of-month chaos ensues. We will be down to one man for a week leading up to the ACF drop, too, so bear with us! 

With that date set, we will be dropping 10 ACF, 10 ACF+, and 15 Music & Movie Themed packages. We are really excited about this one, and we hope you are too. Everyone has a favorite band, movie, actor, or album from some time in their lives whether that be past or present. Now is the time to lock those memories into an timeless knife design utilizing our techniques and abilities. You may already have a knife you are wanting to send in, but if not, we have a fantastic selection of Mod-Friendly Knives and aftermarket scales (titanium is best!) for you to add to your collection. If you see something on the site you want to lock in before it goes out of stock, you are welcome to message us and we will instruct you how to do so while you wait on the packages to become available. 

Because of the timeline of this drop, there will be a 2-4 business week turnaround time due to Blade Show falling right along the lines of when most of your knives will be landing in our hands (if you are sending one in!). Expect these toward the second half of June for completion. 

Get excited and get to brainstorming those ideas! There is so much incredible artwork out there from Bands, Movies, Shows, Cartoons, etc. that fit this category and we are pumped to see what you all come up with. 

Thank you all for the continued support. We wouldn't be here without you all!

The Guys

Way of Knife & EDC Gear House