Is this handle any less "slippery when wet with blood/water" than the regular black handle version?
1307785
Can only assume no. Never had the phenolic handle. This wood handle has no grip patterning - it's smooth like the original.
1307786
I havnt owned the regular black handle version but I would guess no because this one is also very slippery. However the quality and sharpness of the blade makes up for it
1307787
I used dry. I guess with blood is slippery than water due to the characteristics of both elements.
1307788
Nope - both have the same "feel" texture to them so I would imagine that they are made from the same material - so both would be equally slippery.
1307789
No there is no difference it just looks really good it's not as slippery as you think but there are good knives.
1975028
I originally ordered both of the EZ-DUZ-IT; one with the red grips and one with the black grips. They are both by the same manufacturer and the only difference that is apparent to me is that the black handle ones have larger grips. I think that the covering of the metal grips are larger because they are softer; however the black handle ones could be a little heavier too. I prefer the black handle ones, but you cannot go wrong with either.
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The handle has the series of straight line grooves in the handle as in the benchmade website photo. It handles well and has a good feel to it. Not as good of grip as a rubber handle, but enough of a grip to keep it from easily slipping from your hand. Finger groove helps tremendously, but does not deter a reverse grip if needed, for skinning game or defensive tactics.
1495773
You are correct about that. With the standard/original charging handle it is a little tight, but do-able with a little practice, but I don't think I would gamble with my life in a combat situation leaving it unchanged. I resolved the problem by replacing it with a "BCM Gunfighter" ambidextrous charging handle. It's a really nice upgrade...plus it's made in the good old USA. Hope this helps.
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The handle is smooth. The curves of the handle fit nicely in the hand which is what gives the grip. As you probably know this isn't the kind of knife one would use for digging/stabbing motions. Your hand would certainly slip under those conditions. It's a great knife if used for the intended purposes. My wife bought this for me and I liked it enough that I recently bought one for her.
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The handle appears to be phenolic. I have been using the knife to do light chopping (mostly vegetables) for about a year and have experienced no issues with the handle becoming slippery.
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This one is more heavy duty than the Amazon version. Amazon sells a different handle.
274885
Oh, and I just noticed the rear handle is different. It looks like the trigger is longer, so it might be easier to hold in the ON position?
934699
The handle is non-slip. It's a plastic material w/striations in it which help your grip. It has a loop for a belt, albeit not very thick built.
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The handle is somewhat short but I have found that the shorter handle helps give me more control while shaving. Even though the handle is smooth I have not had any trouble gripping the razor while wet. I love the Edwin Jagger razors.
125985
i haven't noticed a problem with it being to slippery. although there is not much "grip" to it, i don't have a problem with that.
1575443
I have two of these, both of which have have taken some abuse, and had no issues with the handle.
2219347
Recently bought one and the paddles now have some black foam wrapped around the handle just below where the two pieces join. I haven't actually tested it but I would think that it floats fine now. As an added bonus it's a nice soft grip on the paddle too.
924896
You can tighten up the twist connection on the handle and I have never had a problem with slipping or loosening. My sister borrowed mine to trim her palm trees. She said it done a wonderful job. So good that she hasn't returned them yet.
2278385
The handle is a very hard durable plastic. One that doesn't tear up your hands.
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Only if you have greasy hands. Non slip both dry and wet with clean hands. Of course any stabbing motion negates good handle and should only be done with knives that have guards as most people's hand will slip regardless of traction on handle. I hope this helps.
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I bought it for my son because I've had one for years. I feel that the handle is a little heavier than the Fibrox handle.