Tiger Hide & Snakeskin Handles

gatorzingo

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Recently there has been some discussion regarding treating the Tiger Hide and Snakeskin handles to produce a livelier appearance. From what I have gathered most folks prefer mineral spirits applied to the grips. One thread, I can not remember who at this time, mentioned applying anise oil.

  • What is the "best"product to apply to release the full potential of the grips?
  • Are there other products that can be applied to give the handles an eye-popping appearance?
  • What is the best method of applying the product? Liberally, soaking the handle? Lightly with a rag?
Just a few questions for some folks with experience in this matter. I hope this one will everyone out there.

Thanks.
 
I dont wanna get mine close enuf to get no anis grease on it. I did however make some pants for em and noticed that the neatsfoot oil darkened the handles where it bled onto it.
 
I don't put anything on mine, just seems like adding something slick to the handle of a knife isn't right, especially a chopper! :eek:
 
Snakeskin doesn't need nuttin. It seems to have more resin and less cotton in it. It pulls out the color better.

My tigerhide GW - I did the Skunk trick: 4-6 coats of Tru-Oil gunstock oil. (Mostly boiled linseed oil.) Now, I sanded (one direction only, 800grit emorycloth) mine first so they are definitely darker than they should be, but still grippy, shiny, and definite contrast.

Now if I had to do it again, I'd probably go 3 coats of Tru-Oil and not sand them first. I might not do much of anything on my BATACLE.
 
randucci said:
I don't put anything on mine, just seems like adding something slick to the handle of a knife isn't right, especially a chopper! :eek:
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I thought the same thing!
I say good ol' elbow grease rom use is the best! (well hand sweat/oils, i guess)
 
the snakeskins on my mrsle are very light, and actually looked like tigerhide before oiled them and the colors came out. and they are also coarser than any other snakeskins i have seen.
 
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