'Less aggressive' skateboard tape?

[Goldenlight]

I recently bought a used Kershaw Cryo II knife, to use around my house and while doing car repair, when I don't want to use my rather expen$ive Zero Tolerance 0456. It's my EDC knife, and it is getting the marks from usage, but I don't want to be dropping it on the cement garage floor, point down.

The Cryo II a nice knife for $25 shipped, but it is all metal, and it's a bit slippery: both sides of the knife are smooth metal. It needs something to give it a bit more 'grip'.

Skateboard tape would work, but it's really more aggressive than I want: it is basically a very coarse sandpaper with a good adhesive on the back.

The last time I used skateboard tape, I put it on a first generation Glock, and it scraped my hand raw after a short time rounds. I had to peel it off at the range. Later, when they started making them, I put on a Hogue Handall slip-on rubber grip, that is just perfect on the Glock.

Does anyone know of something similar to skateboard tape, that won't grind off the skin on my hand?

Many thanks.

 

[CascadianAaron]

3M slip resistant tape, I can find it at Ace Hardware by the foot

 

[camoninja]

Get the rubber

http://talongungrips.com/other-grips/material/

 

[kniferbro]

Last thing I put grip tape on was... a skateboard

Seriously though if you like the grip tape, you could wear it in a little then put in on your knife. I'm not sure the fastest or easiest way but the bottom of Van's always worked for me slowly but surely.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

I put non-slip tape on my Rockstead Chi and have never found it to be intrusive. I'd imagine that there would be more friction against your hand from a gun grip while shooting than from a knife handle while cutting.

If you want it to be less aggressive, just rub it against concrete or glass until you're happy:thumbup:

 

[Hawgsnawt]

Get the rubber

http://talongungrips.com/other-grips/material/

^^^ x 1000

 

[jc57]

Guntape GT-5000 is another option.

 

[BTGuy]

I used some hockey tape on a knife that has slick acrylic handles. Basically a tacky cloth in the form of tape that adheres really well and provides good grip.

 

[JDX]

There is a g10 version of the cryo. But I'd have to agree with everyone else. Slip resistant tape is hreat

 

[killgar]

Guntape GT-5000 is another option.

Good stuff. Non aggressive but grippy textured rubber "tape". I get mine off Amazon.

 

[RayseM]

Neoprene tape is a good alternative too.

 

[mtangent]

Tennis racquet tape. Might be similar to previous suggestions.
Consider sanding the handle with 180 grit paper.