Drop forged handle wrap ideas

[ron finkbeiner jr]

I was wondering if tennis racket wrap or plumbers silicon tape would work on a drop forged knife handle? Thanks in advance.

 

[MississippiRifleman]

Might. I've been thinking maybe weightlifter's tape might be a "grippier" option.

 

[GB940Rookie]

I was wondering if tennis racket wrap or plumbers silicon tape would work on a drop forged knife handle? Thanks in advance.

I used tennis racket wrap on a machete and it worked good.
I was thinking wrapped in a thin leather strip/s. Looks kinda like flat shoelaces but a little larger. Soak it and shrink it.?

 

[jbmonkey]

should work but there is also products out now like re-grip. someone here used one of these type products and had good results. I seem to remember. give it a look.

 

[nephron]

I remember a thread concerning this very thing, but I can't find a thread search tool on here like most forums have.

 

[DocJD]

plumbers silicon tape

Yes ! Gives great grip and insulation , plus a little vibration dampening . But the tape is not super durable if cut or scraped hard .

 

[fishface5]

G2 "ultimate" solution:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/drop-forged-knives.1544754/page-4#post-18066051

 

[ron finkbeiner jr]

I like the rayskin wrap. Too bad there doesn't seem to be a way to make bolt on G10 scales due to lack of holes. Still I hope to get the black version boot knife someday.

 

[jux t]

Some have used "ranger bands" or bicycle tubes cut into band like strips to wrap around the handle. And if you're on the fence about the drop forged boot knife- I say get it. It's really nice, especially for the price. Sheath is great too; though I replaced the boot clip with a CS "c-clip".

ETA: the CS website says that the large C-clips fit the boot knife. This is incorrect- the small size fits (smaller diameter mounting holes.)

 

[DocT]

At ACE you can get that rubber dip that is used on hammers and other tools. That would be my choice, and it comes in colors.

 

[nephron]

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/cold-steel-drop-forged-survivalist-great.1548700/page-2
Here is some more info.

 

[Tenbeers]

I've used Renfrew stretch grip on all my DF models.
Not pretty but works great and won't interfere with the sheath openings.
Self-adhesive so no residue if you decide you don't like it.
Renfrew makes more than one type so make sure to get the stretch version.
Works for me.