suggestions for handle wrapping?

silverdragon33

silverdragon33

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just came by a knife that had the slabs removed which is all well and good since i hate mags (although these hand shaped ones weren't bad) and don't have the tools to put them back on.

anyway, i've got a lot of paracord which i've tried, but it makes the grip too tall, and still isn't that comfortable (my problem is the top and bottom don't seem to be quite wide enough and hurt when chopping). i've sanded the swells down a lot which helps with the height (it's fine with a single wrapping), but it doesn't solve the comfort problem. i've tried wrapping it twice around, which makes the handle more comfortable, but wayyy to big.

anyone have any ideas how to solve this problem? i'm thinking that a flat material might be the way, so if nobody can help i'll probably get some japanese handle wrap.
 
Have Horton or Busse put the slabs back on ,,,,,,,,,,, or wrap it with athletic tape,,,,,,,, as thick or thin as comfortable,,,,,just won't look pretty
 
you have two easyish options, and one super easy option.

super easy = send it to busse combat and their flare out some tubes and sand it flush.
not so easy one = putting the slabs back on yourself with nothing more then a set of allen wrenches and a dremel (or a file and vice, the vice could even be a 2$ c-clamp from harbour freight and a table)

all this is is (6) 8/32 allen head machine screws and 3 round steel 8/32 stand offs. the dremel is there to get the lengths right, but if you can calculate the lengths before hand you might be able to just buy them and assemble.

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the other is a gutted paracord wrap. if you do a turks head knot like the one below. you might even be able to reattach the slabs by wrapping over them with this type of knot if you were so inclined.

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if you don't want to spend hours trying to get 150ft of paracord to weave in and out correctly while avoiding twists in the flatness of the cord, and you don't want to go through the hassle of tracking down the correct screw to stand off set (which can be really hard to get in the material, thread, and size you want), I'd say try finding a maker as was suggested. if they already have the screw sets, they can just attach it and sand the edges of the handle for a flush fit without much time or effort.
 
Plastic dip it a bunch :)
 
I did a handle mod on my Jack Hammer :)

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Super Thin

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I have used 3M(tm) Coban(tm) Tape on a couple of my Busses. They have standard handles and I wanted to increase the width and make some swells. This method worked great for me. Its an athletic/medical tape with little adhesive on it. In fact it adheres to itself - but does not leave a residue. And it can easily be removed and or replaced. Plus it adds a nice cushion when chopping.

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I will see if I can get some pics on my blades up later :) Got to run to a dental show - showing off our new Chair-side scanner - no more goopy impression materials in your mouth. Now the Dr can take digital impressions!! :)



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thanks for the suggestions guys. doug, i may try that coban stuff. i remember seeing some knives with that stuff.
i did figure out a wrap that helps a bit. it's not so bad now, and the coban will probably make it perfect. v .9 pics in a bit
 
Look forward to your pics - still trying to make the time to get some of mine up ....

I also fixed my earlier post -(nicer English!!) - too early and too much of a hurry. :)
 
slightly different from your typical cord wrap. this one manages to bring the width further out.

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my fingers are sore (i tried a different wrap the day before too)
 
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