Adding Grip to Phenolic Handles?

[K Williams]

What sandpaper grit do you recommend for adding grip to phenolic handles? Or is there another method that can be used? Thanks.

 

[David Martin]

I would start at 400 grit. If that doesn't work. Go more coarse until you get what your after. DM

 

[eveled]

Or find a O ring or piece of bike inner tube to stretch over. It makes a huge difference in the grippiness but will come tight off.

 

[K Williams]

Sorry for the very late reply.Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[jude_061]

I was surprised how “grippy” phenolic handles are when your hands are wet. I can’t say for sure how they are if you have blood on your hands since I don’t hunt, but sweat and water haven’t been a problem for me when using my 119. Talon grip tape or something similar might help though.

 

[pyreaux]

As in micarta? Sandblasting if you have the option available

 

[DeSotoSky]

What's old is new again. There was also a thread on this in 2018.

Improving Grip on Phenolic Handles?

What should I do to improve the grip (traction) on the black phenolic handles? Automotive wet sandpaper maybe? If yes, which grit? Thanks.

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[DOGPOUND77]

Sandblast it

 

[K Williams]

What's old is new again. There was also a thread on this in 2018.

Improving Grip on Phenolic Handles?

What should I do to improve the grip (traction) on the black phenolic handles? Automotive wet sandpaper maybe? If yes, which grit? Thanks.

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Wow. Looks like I've asked this question twice.

 

[K Williams]

Sandblast it
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Nice.

 

[NapalmCheese]

I was surprised how “grippy” phenolic handles are when your hands are wet. I can’t say for sure how they are if you have blood on your hands since I don’t hunt, but sweat and water haven’t been a problem for me when using my 119. Talon grip tape or something similar might help though.

Yup, me too.

I've heard other people complain about how slick they are, and maybe that's true if you're submerged or something, but I've found that if my hands are damp or the handle has just a bit of moisture on it the grip is just fine.

Admittedly I don't know about blood, I've never field dressed a deer with my 119 but I have used it for quartering, sknning, and making steaks (not a lot of blood there). Fat is slippery, but that's universally true for anything without really aggressive texturing.

 

[K Williams]

Sandblast it
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Is there a preferred grit size or medium?

 

[DOGPOUND77]

i use silica sand

 

[K Williams]

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Thanks