Wrapping a Buck 119 handle?

[dtmc]

I wondered if anyone could comment on modifying a Buck 119 handle to make it a little more "grippy". I thought about using some Bicycle handlebar tape, but I figured I should check in to see if anyone could offer advise.

a) Stupid idea, leave the handle alone
b) good advise on a handle wrapping technique.

I was thinking about buying a cheaper fixed blade with a rubber handle, but I figured for the price ($40 at Walmart) it's pretty tough to beat. My intended use is a heavy duty all around utility knive. I have large hands by the way. I am not afraid to increase the size of the handle a bit.

 

[dtmc]

Brain fart... I meant the 119.....

 

[David Martin]

DT, Shrink wrap should work as well a 300 grit sand paper to rough it up allowing a tighter grip . DM

 

[dtmc]

Thanks for the response. I used some heat shrink tubing once before to finish tightening work I did on a stacked leather handle that was loose. This was on an old pilot survival knife I bought a while back at a flea market for use as a utility knife. I wrapped insulated electrical wire in a gap in the stacked leather and used the heat shrink tubing instead of tape to keep everything together. It worked fairly well. This Pilot's knife is my go to utility knife at the moment.

I plan to use the Buck 119 for similar use in my shop, but I'll keep it in reserve for when I need something a bit sharper.

I'll see if the same size Heat Shrink will fit over this pommel.

 

[dtmc]

My son got me looking in a new area.... tool grips. I found this on a google search. Anyone tried this before? This looks like it might work out pretty well!


http://www.mcfeelys.com/product.aspx?itemNo=FSC-9012&s_kwcid=TC|4266|tool%20handle%20grip||S|p|4039627495

 

[uncouth]

If your not too worried about looks you could try rubber dip for tool handles. http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

 

[hiwa]

dtmc, amazing you posted this thread ! Last Sunday, I wrapped my 119 with hockey tape. I used black, but it comes in different colors. I back-wrapped it, and soaked the loose end ( after pressing it tightly on ) with wood glue, so it doesn't come unravelled. Seems to be a good improvement , and is easily replaceable.

Pete

 

[dtmc]

Thanks for the tip on taping Hiwa. I like the idea of gluing the loose end of the tape. Funny that you just did this. How do you use your 119?

 

[hiwa]

Thanks for the tip on taping Hiwa. I like the idea of gluing the loose end of the tape. Funny that you just did this. How do you use your 119?

I use my 119 on everything. It's surprising with all the knives I own, the old 119 always is my stand-by. But yeah, it does get slippery some, with blood, fish slime, or other goop. It's a great camp knife, and I've used it skinning, food prep, shaving poles, etc. But it needs the factory edge bevel shallowed down some, to be a really good slicer. Don't ask me how many degrees , but just lift the spine off the stone, and sharpen her up.Hockey tape is kinda rough, so I get a good grip with that. Outstanding sheath, BTW.