Rubber Handles

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weaselrunner

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Somebody at work wants me to make them a skinner for next deer season. That part is no problem, HOWEVER, he wants a rubber handle. I'm lost HELP:confused::eek::confused::eek: Any ideas or suggestions ?????? Thanks from lost in rubber land
 
I don't know if it's exactly what your looking for, but I've considered buying that rubber tool dip from the hardware stores that you can dip tool handles in. It comes out looking like a pair of channel lock handles or something similiar. You may be able to dip it enough times to get it as thick as you want. I don't know how well it holds up but I want to do some experiments with it for some everday throw under the truck seat and forget about knives.
 
Make it out of disks like a stacked leather handle.
I have access to loads of bits of rubber that would be suitable, mostly black and dark brown. I can send some over if you like.
 
Ryan Minchew said:
I don't know if it's exactly what your looking for, but I've considered buying that rubber tool dip from the hardware stores that you can dip tool handles in. It comes out looking like a pair of channel lock handles or something similiar. You may be able to dip it enough times to get it as thick as you want. I don't know how well it holds up but I want to do some experiments with it for some everday throw under the truck seat and forget about knives.
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I had thought about that also but was not sure how it would do for a skinner (or other knife for that matter). If anybody has any input on this PLEASE step up to the plate.:o
 
most of my knives that i make have neoprene handles that i put on myself. i have been using neoprene since the early 90's. check out the knives at my website. also fix your email address, its no good. fill in your profile so we know a little more about you.
 
richard j said:
most of my knives that i make have neoprene handles that i put on myself. i have been using neoprene since the early 90's. check out the knives at my website. also fix your email address, its no good. fill in your profile so we know a little more about you.
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profile changed, but I have one of those dreaded verizon email adresses
 
The cutting competition guys use horse stall matting made from recycled tires. I have a blade with slabs of it and it feels great. Not the prettiest stuff but the grip is AWESOME!!!! If you search Blade Sports I am sure you will find someone who can supply a set of scales. Mine cost me $10 per set.
 
Here is one I did in Neoprene a couple of years ago. Those are Micarta pins. Customer still uses it as far as I know.

Good "grippy" feeling handle material. Got it from Texas Knifemaker's Supply.

Robert

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I'll second the horse stall matting. It isn't real pretty to look at but feels good in the hand and is tough. You should be able to get it at any farm supply store.

SDS
 
I've handled a couple of competition cutters that had the horse stall mat material for handles. It sure felt comfortable and "grippy". I do wonder if it would cause hot spots on your hands in a prolonged session of use. Has anybody used a knife with those handles for a really long session?


Todd
 
Todd I have used mine to chop through an old dried up log that was 6-8in in diameter. Made probably 10 cuts through it breaking it up into firewood. Never had any hot spots. It was a fun test of a new blade design with the new scales. Both the scales and the knife survived the abuse. Still shaved arm hair afterwards too :D The horse stall matting likes super glue type adhesives though. I had issues with Devcon 2Ton holding it during construction. After I used the Super Glue to reattach the scales, they have stayed put :) For shaping I was advised, and used, a 36 grit belt and light pressure to do my handle shaping/contouring and left it as is from the grinder. Ain't now way you are gonna pretty up the stuff but it works great!
 
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