Checkering on stainless spydercos

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R.Taylor

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Has (gun type) checkering been considered on stainless Spyderco handles before?
I think it may be very nice,if the production cost was reasonable.
Any input on this topic appreciated.
Anyone else think this is a good idea?
Sal.......
regards,Rick.
 
never thought about it, but i think that would be a good idea. i like the SAK handles that have a similar pattern.
 
I would also like to see some extra grip on SS handles. The Police looks like it could use some, but it would be nice on the Lava too. The important thing is that it gives some grip while not being so grippy that it tears your hand apart.
 
You can get the Spin, the Dragonfly and the Cricket with
etched handles, and they are a lot grippier, IMHO.
A Police with etched handles is what I'm waiting for.:D
 
Not a bad idea, except that you might want to go with the type of flattened diamonds often used on knurled knobs and handles rather than the sharply pointed ones common to quality gunstock checkering. If you reduced the angle of the beveled edges somewhat, increasing the width of the bevel, you might even be able to just knurl the bevel, rather than the flats of the handle.
 
I was thinking very much like Deacon!
To clarify my thinking:
Somewhat like the metal checkering found on Colt( & clones )1911 flat mainspring housings & front straps ,not unlike what Wilson Combat has to offer. I Belive this would work.
I do like the etching on my new cricket,but think the checkering would be well suited, as said earlier on the police or other smooth stainless models.
regards,Rick.
If enough people like this idea maybe it can become a realty!
Let's hear what you think.:thumbup:
 
I had the same idea a couple of months ago but with my small Sebenza in mind, i even posted it here on the forums.
With a good chequering you would have even better grip than with the standard beadblast finish, but without the fast occuring scratches.
Could be beautiful too.

There is even a Sebenza clone made by Fox that has this kind of chequering, but on aluminium scales.

I think the stainless handled Spyderco's would also benefit tremendously from this treatment, especially if also the sides of the scales could be done.
 
Great idea! Checkering would also eliminate most of the scratching that smooth stainless handles usually acquire.
 
I sent my Lava to STR and he cleared up the slippery problem. He cut artistic grooves in the handles, then bead blasted them, resharpened the blade. Now it feels much better and looks great. My Lava is out having the Spyder hole enlarged, then it will be perfect. stborf@cableone.net Check out STR, he has a picture of my Lava on his forum.
 
anson argyris said:
You can get the Spin, the Dragonfly and the Cricket with
etched handles, and they are a lot grippier, IMHO.
A Police with etched handles is what I'm waiting for.:D
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+100

And with a four-way clip.

And waved.

The Dream Police.
 
What a damned good idea. Knurled stainless. I'd even buy a Police that I think is one of the prettiest SLIPPERY knives around.

:)
 
I'm sure you could get checkering done custom by any reasonably competent gunsmith. It would probably set you back about 60 or 70 bucks, though. True checkering is labor intensive, thus expensive. I'd be interested in seeing the results, though!
 
I've been interested in this for quite a while. One question; would it be necessary to avoid the rivets and pivots whilst checkering? Or could you go right over them? I'm thinking about 30 lpi.
 
I think you could go over the rivets no problem,but 15 lpi might be good,i guess its personal preferance!
 
I'm for the idea of checkering only the bevels of the handle. Just enough for more grip. And it could be pressed in at the factory.
 
Sal said in a previous post regarding etching, that they had to set up for runs of 2000 pieces. I like steel handles IMO they all should be etched. Grippy trumps slippery every time.
 
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