810 grips.

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I would like some input as to what others have done to smooth the edges of the grips and how they went about doing it. I have files and I have a Dremel so both are available to me. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Frank.
 
I took a file to the edges of the scales, which improved the comfort tremendously. Nothing major, just a little bit to round the sharp edges. I also took some sandpaper and smoothed down the coarse G10. That was done mainly to avoid destroying my pants.
 
The G10 actually ain't a problem for me really like it. But the jimping on the liners is pretty uncomfortable for me when putting the knife to hard use. I'm gonna grind the jimping down someday in the near future. I carried the 810 for 1 day and it turned my pocket into pulp. Might end up sanding the scales too even though i like the feel of them in the hand just to save my pants pockets or i might carry it in my Adamas sheath now that i think about it. If i do sand the scales i'll get back to you but what i'll probably use i dremel also so idk. Hope somebody says how there's turned out and what they did also.
 
I just used a little bit of fine sandpaper and about 30 seconds of work. I usually wear Riggs Work pants that have a leather patch on the right pocket just for carrying things with clips. I guess I wear durable pants in general as I have never had a problem of any knife tearing up any of my pants. I did buff the cerokote blade as it was rougher than I liked. It came out very smooth and shiny and cut better with less friction.
 
I had some time today so I used an old coarse 3/4"x3" square sharpening stone and used the corner edge. I just lightly ran the edge of the scales and also ran over the sides and it made just enough of a difference. I didn't do a lot, but I like the result. I will try the fine sandpaper this week for the areas the stone could not reach.
Thanks for the input.
 
Just a little warning, others have advised when sanding G10 it is best to wear a respirator or mask because the dust particles can be harmful to your lungs. I have never sanded G10 before so I don't know how easily it could travel into the air or be inhaled into your lungs, but it seems like a prudent precaution to take. Maybe "Keyman" or "Death of All Things" (custom scale makers) could advise on what precautions is needed.
 
harris2 said:
Just a little warning, others have advised when sanding G10 it is best to wear a respirator or mask because the dust particles can be harmful to your lungs. I have never sanded G10 before so I don't know how easily it could travel into the air or be inhaled into your lungs, but it seems like a prudent precaution to take. Maybe "Keyman" or "Death of All Things" (custom scale makers) could advise on what precautions is needed.
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Thanks for the info. I will not do any more sanding in the house or without a mask.
 
I sanded the edges of my G-10 which took the sting out of that part. What was really eating into my hands was the metal "jimping" on the exposed part of the liners. I ended up taking a bench grinder to the indicated areas, and sanded the rest of them a bit smoother.

 
Love the M4 blade steel on the 810 but absolutely hate the jumping.Haven't got around to grinding them off but that is one reason why I have not jumped on a 810-1401.
 
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