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Hey all my new kabars kraton handle is quite slippery, I’ve tried to wipe it with a wet rag and it’s still slippery once dried. Would a spray of wd40 help? Thanks.
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If it were I, I would try a bit of light sanding with sandpaper to remove the slick surface.
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i never had this I use them a lot thay do get seem to get less slick or more ruff as you use them if used a few different ones but mine are atleast 5 years old my users and the kraton grips I thought it was an amazing up grade compaired to the leather IMO
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They are buffed smooth and polished.
Sand them down with some 220 or rougher sandpaper.
I forgot to say... once you do sand them, you'll want to use some sort of water proofing and/or preservative to protect the now rougher leather. A quick spray with something like Camp Dry (it's silicone based, but won't make it slippery), and some wax.
Sand them down with some 220 or rougher sandpaper.
I forgot to say... once you do sand them, you'll want to use some sort of water proofing and/or preservative to protect the now rougher leather. A quick spray with something like Camp Dry (it's silicone based, but won't make it slippery), and some wax.
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