Father-in-law's knife problem.

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22_boomer

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He gave me a hunting knife that has a smooth wood grip -- it's slippery. I believe the wood is walnut with (I think) a polyurethane finish on it. I figured I could take the finish off but it's still smooth wood. It has a stick type tang so I have no Idea what I could use if I changed the handle to something else. I thought maybe deer horn since it might have a rough surface. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Boomer
 
TC said:
They even make specific checkering files (multiple parallel groves) - kinda costly though for a one-off.
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You can make some sweet jimping for traction with one of those too!
 
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You can dimple the handle using a drill with different sized bits.
You can also dimple the handle using a Dremel with the small barrel sander bit on.
These are simple texture mods that can be done without removing the scales.
 
EngrSorenson said:
So… you’re saying he needs more smooth handle knives?

That’s what I love about this place. Solutions for every problem.
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I guess it stands to reason that if he spends the cash to buy an expensive checkering file, he kinda HAS to buy more smooth handle knives to spread the cost out over additional projects.

The more knives he buys, the more he saves!

We are nothing if not enablers!
 
I filed a screw head with random features and use it in a cheap electric scribe to stipple wood. I think it gives a nice custom, and uniform appearance for a fraction of the time. The final finish isn’t terribly deep, but it does show up nicely after it’s oiled and waxed.
 
TC said:
They even make specific checkering files (multiple parallel groves) - kinda costly though for a one-off.
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The files are for metal. The V tools are for wood.

Big difference between checkering a revolver hammer spur and checkering a rifle stock.

LimpCroissant LimpCroissant Is correct the metal file can be used for knife spine jimping.
 
This is gonna sound like heresy:
Why not buy a can of that liquid plastic that you dip tool handles into?
 
I wonder if the OP has considered CA glue?
It bonds pretty well with skin.
 
22_boomer said:
He gave me a hunting knife that has a smooth wood grip -- it's slippery. I believe the wood is walnut with (I think) a polyurethane finish on it. I figured I could take the finish off but it's still smooth wood. It has a stick type tang so I have no Idea what I could use if I changed the handle to something else. I thought maybe deer horn since it might have a rough surface. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Boomer
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Depending on the style of knife, a jute cordage wrap with epoxy would give a good grip and might look cool too.
 
One could also, if so inclined, use pieces of cut up bicycle inner tube stretched over the handle.
 
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