Help - Buck Vanguard Rebuild

[j_unzicker]

I could some ideas or referrals on how to remove my Buck Vanguard handle and replace it with something that isn’t so smooth (preferably antler).
Background: I wanted a Vanguard in their S30v, but the only offering is in a smooth, composite wood handle with a black powder-coated blade. Using sandpaper and a Dremel, I removed the blade coating and polished it to a near mirror finish. The last thing I need to do is modify or replace the wood handle so that it is not so slippery. I probably don’t have the right tools or skills to cut the handle and replace it.
Any thoughts? (It’s a hidden tang knife).

 

[i4Marc]

Maybe mix some sand into a container of tool handle dip then dip the knife handle in up to the guard and let it dry.

 

[fishface5]

You will have better luck getting ideas if you post in the maintenance subforum. But I would just use a file to put a textured pattern on the wood.

 

[j_unzicker]

You will have better luck getting ideas if you post in the maintenance subforum. But I would just use a file to put a textured pattern on the wood.

Ok, thanks. I’ll post there too.