Rounding out edges on G10 Scales

[Peakbagger46]

I am considering taking my Shaman apart and rounding out the inside edges of the G10. Is this a good idea, or will I loose some grip by doing so? Should I use sandpaper or a file?

I’ve never messed with G10 before. The ergonomics on this knife are darn near perfection. I was thinking that breaking the sharp edges would go well with the contoured scales.

 

[Peakbagger46]

 

[115Italian]

Im not sure what you’ll gain from rounding out the inside egde, or lose. It will probably be a tedious job. My main concern would be getting all the egdes to look even.

 

[Scott321]

I melted the outside edges of my PM2 for my preferences. Now, I don't want to purchase another without doing the same. I just used lower and lower grit sandpaper until it was smooth (wet sanding finish). You lose a little grip with fine sanding, but I prefer it 100% to when it was stock.

Just don't breath in the dust.

 

[b00n]

Don't see a reason for it either, the only knife where I took some sandpaper and a file to was the Lazy Szabo Folder because all the metal edges were sharp. Which was very unpleasant and you could practically cut yourself on them. I don't see a big problem sanding down the Shaman edges, but they don't feel sharp or uncomfortable to me. What I did consider was adding some file work to the backspacer since it's basically a blank canvas and the knife could use a little touch.

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

I am considering taking my Shaman apart and rounding out the inside edges of the G10. Is this a good idea, or will I loose some grip by doing so? Should I use sandpaper or a file?

I’ve never messed with G10 before. The ergonomics on this knife are darn near perfection. I was thinking that breaking the sharp edges would go well with the contoured scales.

I've done this on a few knives with similar setups. Anything with an exposed 90 degree g10 edge. They're sharp and can run blisters in extended cutting or carving.

You don't have to remove much to radically increase comfort during those sorts of tasks. I use a diamond file and just make a 3-4 passes down each edge. You can barely see the bevel.

Not something you'll notice when opening a box, but your hand will thank you after 44 tent stakes at a scout campout.

 

[Peakbagger46]

Don't see a reason for it either, the only knife where I took some sandpaper and a file to was the Lazy Szabo Folder because all the metal edges were sharp. Which was very unpleasant and you could practically cut yourself on them. I don't see a big problem sanding down the Shaman edges, but they don't feel sharp or uncomfortable to me. What I did consider was adding some file work to the backspacer since it's basically a blank canvas and the knife could use a little touch.

Did you look at the inside portion of the backspacer? It looks like it was made in a cave in Afghanistan by the same guy putting together AK 47s. Doesn’t bother me, but makes me giggle a little when I look in there.

Thanks for the comments so far guys.

 

[91bravo]

A fine sanding block will help keep your sanding even and symmetrical between both scales.

 

[b00n]

Did you look at the inside portion of the backspacer? It looks like it was made in a cave in Afghanistan by the same guy putting together AK 47s. Doesn’t bother me, but makes me giggle a little when I look in there.

Thanks for the comments so far guys.

lol yeah, it does look like somebody outsourced it to the basement troll and didn't give him anything but an oil lantern and a well used file. Really weird. Which was why I thought sprucing up the outside of the spacer would be kinda nice and do a whole "Ying Yang" thing.

 

[Sonnydaze]

your hand will thank you after 44 tent stakes at a scout campout.

...seems like there oughta be a Merit Badge they could earn for that sort of thing... Then, the next morning, they could all pull up the wooden stakes and make several breakfast fires for eggs and biscuits. You could call it the "Stake and Bake" merit badge.
We never had tents when I was a Scout; we just prayed it wouldn't rain...or the ScoutMaster would sleep in his car.

 

[thomasaasen]

I am considering taking my Shaman apart and rounding out the inside edges of the G10. Is this a good idea, or will I loose some grip by doing so? Should I use sandpaper or a file?

I’ve never messed with G10 before. The ergonomics on this knife are darn near perfection. I was thinking that breaking the sharp edges would go well with the contoured scales.

I've thought about it too. And I'm ordering a Custom knife now. And asked him to round of both the inside and outside of the handles. Where the blade falls down and on the top, where you see the blade. Don't much though. You could also cut 1 or 3 cuts all around(don't remember what it's called). Anyway, I'm doing this, I want to feel the beauty of such a comfortable handle where every place on it is just so smooth that it feels like you never want to let it go. That's my mission, bit I wonder what the Custom maker will say. I'm writing to him now about this. Therefore I found you here, and followed the link, lol. I'm so happy to hear another guy has the same idea. Maybe this is a good signe?. I sure hope so. Anyway, thankyou for sharing your idea. And remember, "It's the small details that truly matter's".