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New (to me) handle material #14478986 01/18/20
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker
OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan	Just ordered some Ultrex Suretouch from Jantz. It is layers of G-10 and rubber. Rubber must be quite spongy as they told me that I should freeze it before working it. Gonna try it on a fillet and bird and trout. Maybe I should use a more stain/rust resistant blade material the M4, but..... Anyone have any experience with such a handle material?????? Tim Last edited by michiganroadkill; 01/18/20. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

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Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14479034 01/18/20
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 18,975 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger
BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 18,975 Central MS	Sounds interesting. If it’ll hold up and give the handle a grippy feel I’d like it. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14479432 01/18/20
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OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan	Yeah, the grippy feel is what I am looking for. I ordered the color with 3 different camo color layers of G-10 and fourth layer black rubber. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14479446 01/18/20
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Dude270 Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,768 Western VA	I'm interested to see this stuff

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14479505 01/18/20
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,659 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna
Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,659 N. Central Florida, and Miami	Stick with the camel bone! Sam......

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Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14479534 01/18/20
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,156 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Hank made me a blade with burlatex scales, cool stuff. Be curious on your opinion on this new stuff Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14479544 01/18/20
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker
OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan	Stick with the camel bone! OK Sam, but I am out of green. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14479675 01/18/20
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MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,664	Originally Posted by michiganroadkill Yeah, the grippy feel is what I am looking for. I ordered the color with 3 different camo color layers of G-10 and fourth layer black rubber. Sounds fugly... Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14507104 01/26/20
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker
OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan	Well,it is pretty and grippy. Hope for pic to follow "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14507260 01/26/20
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huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,900 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	Even smooth, bead-blasted camo G-10 is pretty 'grippy', without adding rubber, or jigging or checkering/grooves. At least on pistol grips....

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Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14507432 01/26/20
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longarm Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,313 Oregon	Posting these pics for Tim:

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14507609 01/26/20
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker
OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan	Well then, the added black rubber layers make it just a bit more grippy without the bead blasting. Guess I will have to wait for the warm up to know how it works with fish slime. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #14510772 01/27/20
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OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan	So how does that blade pattern look. I am planning on using it on bass, pike and walleye and maybe a back strap in the fall. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #15207867 09/09/20
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,396 MAGA B BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger
BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,396 MAGA	michiganroadkill, I just ordered some of this to try out. Spendy, just got enough to do one knife with and see how it is. What was your final verdict? Did you end up liking it or not? MAGA

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #15208280 09/09/20
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker
OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan	Yeah, I like it . I am about to ship a knife to sakohunter264 with that material for scales also. That knife is a drop point hunter pattern. We will see how he likes it. When sanding on a belt sander, that rubber layer is quite grabby. So firm grip, but light pressure. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #15208300 09/09/20
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,396 MAGA B BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger
BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,396 MAGA	Originally Posted by michiganroadkill Yeah, I like it . I am about to ship a knife to sakohunter264 with that material for scales also. That knife is a drop point hunter pattern. We will see how he likes it. When sanding on a belt sander, that rubber layer is quite grabby. So firm grip, but light pressure. Cool thanks! If my order arrives when it should, I should have my scales on by sunday eve. Super excited to try it out. If you don't mind me asking, what grit did you finish with? MAGA

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #15208602 09/09/20
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UPhiker Campfire Tracker U Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,856 Michigan	Coincidences, coincidences... I missed this thread until today. Last week I ordered a new Bark River North Country EDC from KnivesShipFree with the green/black SureTouch handles. I like them! They don't look much different than the regular two tone Micarta handles but add enough extra grip without being overly "tacky".

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #15210368 09/10/20
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker
OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,111 western michigan	If you don't mind me asking, what grit did you finish with? Do not remember for sure, but probably 400-600 and then scotch brite green pad. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #15240153 09/20/20
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,396 MAGA B BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger
BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,396 MAGA	I really like this so far. Made this one for my son, and I’ll be ordering more of that stuff for sure!! MAGA

Re: New (to me) handle material michiganroadkill #15240294 09/20/20
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 18,975 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger
BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 18,975 Central MS	BGG, How does the texture finish up? I like g10 bead blasted for a “tacky” feel. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

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