A problem has shown itself with the handle of my narrow [full] tang knife. The handle is India stag with its irregularly circular circumference rendered slightly flat sided - that is, side flats are greater top-to-bottom than top and bottom sides are side-to-side. There are no sharp angles; configuration is a soft, slightly oval shaped handle. I assumed the irregular striations of the stag would assure a non-slip grip. . . . Wrong-o.
When my hands are greasy or slick, I lose my grip. Occasionally, I pull my hand from the knife handle.
I must have the handle altered for a significantly more non-slippery grip. I believe I have three options.
1. Have someone create subtle finger groove or grooves. I don't know whether stag can be altered without severely weakening it, or have it crumble or chip.
2. Have the handle replaced with Micarta® or other material and have the knife maker incorporate the first class gripping surface he prefers. I suspect this is a high cost solution.
3. Sell the knife and start again. I prefer this solution least. But it does absolutely take care of the issue.
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As the knife exists, I will not use it again. Please advise me, including knife maker who can do the job nicely.
When my hands are greasy or slick, I lose my grip. Occasionally, I pull my hand from the knife handle.
I must have the handle altered for a significantly more non-slippery grip. I believe I have three options.
1. Have someone create subtle finger groove or grooves. I don't know whether stag can be altered without severely weakening it, or have it crumble or chip.
2. Have the handle replaced with Micarta® or other material and have the knife maker incorporate the first class gripping surface he prefers. I suspect this is a high cost solution.
3. Sell the knife and start again. I prefer this solution least. But it does absolutely take care of the issue.
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As the knife exists, I will not use it again. Please advise me, including knife maker who can do the job nicely.