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I just want to share my experience dealing with Hakan with you guys.
Hakan has been a pleasure to deal with and delivered exactly what I asked for. I find his stippling to be the perfect medium between smooth and rough.
Once I received my first pairs I just had to order more for my 1911 and a pair for my BHP. Now all I need is enough 1911s to fill the grips!
Here are some pictures. Enjoy!
My first pairs.




My second order (pictured below) is in the mail!

Very Nice!!

I would love to ger some of the grey grips for my current XR project from Caspian. Here is a sneak peak with the Hakan's that I have. How long is it taking to get grips these days from him? I know that he hurt is back (I can identify) and it has slowed him way down. Hope that he is doing better. I really need to email him and see how he is.

Jess

I waited about two months for two of the pairs that I ordered, but the others have come much faster. I think that they are well worth the wait.

My second order of grips came yesterday and let me tell you, these are the nicest grips I have ever held! Words just do not do them justice. I'll try and take some close-up pictures tomorrow and let you guys see for yourselves.

Hakan's grips are impressive; I have never seen such works of art made for our beloved 1911 pistols.

Pardon my ignorance, but how can I order from Hakan and what do these marvelous grips cost?

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Gary Paul Johnston, 1999

Hakan can be contacted at hakanpek@online.no His website is http://www.imageseek.com/hakan/

Hakan mentioned to me that he will be away from work for a little over a week, so it may take a while to get a response. I assume that the cost will depend on the type of wood and what you want done to it. I would ball-park the pice at $80 - $100. I sent Hakan most of the wood for my grips and had a rather large order so I'm not sure of the going price. I can tell you that they are well worth the money!

I can highly recommend Haken as well. His work and service is top notch.

Hakan is incredible to deal with. He was injured for a while, and seemed to drop off the face of the planet. I'm glad to see that he is back to making grips.

JeffVN

Here are two of the sets that Hakan made for me that I donated to the LTW crew for use with some of their customs.



JeffVN

WOW! Those look great! Are they desert ironwood? Does anyone know of a good place to buy desert ironwood? I would love to send Hakan some more. I think that I could use a smooth pair.

If you Google "Arizona Desert Ironwood" you will find what you want.

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LEST WE FORGET THOSE WARRIORS THAT HAVE COME BEFORE US AND GIVEN THEIR ALL, THAT WE MAY BASK IN THIS WONDEROUS FREEDOM THEY HAVE PROVIDED US.

yes that is Ironwood. I bought those and about 15 other sets of scales from Robert at

http://www.arizonaironwood.com/

Hakan did the rest.

JeffVN

That is where I bought mine. They have not put any more wood on their site in a LONG time.

Hakan just emailed me with this picture and a note that they will be in the mail tomorrow! (I think that I am addicted. Help!)

Tell you what guys you all have some BEAUTIFUL Grips for sure!!!

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"There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed man long enough never care for anything else thereafter."

Ernest Hemingway

Beauties! What would we do if all we had was a choice of cocobolo and walnut?

Jess

Here are a few pictures of them on my 1911s.

Sweet pics of fantastic Haken grips! I've got a few sets myself, and they are great.