G10 Ayoob!

mark greenman

mark greenman

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Well, not exactly :p I figured I should stop holding my breath for a sprint, and do something proactive, so I hit up the 'ol Home Depot and snagged some grip tape. After an hour with a sharpie and a snap off, I have a vastly less elegant, highly functional C60 Massad Ayoob!

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So far I've been EDCing it for a day or so, and I've found it to be a much more secure knife with the grip tape. The grip tape is the 3M stuff used on staircases, and it makes G10 feel like polished Micarta, definitely not the choice for slacks. Still, if you plan on using it as a defensive EDC, I highly recommend it :thumbup:
 
Neat. Looks like it would tear up a pocket some, but I'll bet you sure ain't gonna' lose that one anytime soon. :D

The Ayoob is a knife I have always wanted. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if they ever brought it back. Thanks for the pictures.

TR Graham
The Glocksmith
 
I used the 3M walkway tape, designed for bare feet around pools or jacuzzis, that is rubber without the minerals. Very grippy and permanent but no where near as abrasive.
 
Hey guys, thanks for the Props :D

I'm realy pumped off how much more secure it is with the grip tape. I've been doing rapid presentation tests, as well as coating my hands in soapy water, and this thing just stays put. A grippy Ayoob is a totally different animal - the same rapid presentation test sent the non-taped Ayoob flying across the room (thank goodness for carpeted floors!)

Anyway, I was so impressed by the functional improvement that 3M provides that I added some to my favorite folder, the FRN Cricket.

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This small addition makes this LBK vastly more secure in the hand, without any adverse effects on my pocket. If your pining away for a G10 Ayoob or G10 Cricket, I'd look into getting some of this stuff.

P.S. I'm going to check out some of that Jacuzzi tape too shangchi:thumbup:
 
mark greenman said:
P.S. I'm going to check out some of that Jacuzzi tape too shangchi:thumbup:
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Go <a href="http://www.floormat.com/safetywalk.html">here</a>, click on "Medium Resilient 300" and pick your favorite color (black or gray). You might want to get a 6x24 sheet in each color. You'll be glad you did. ;)
 
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