Grip Band

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It is cheaper than buying a garden hose and I’ve made two repairs on my hose and it worked where nothing else has due to the pressure. I think the last repair was two years ago the first about a year before and are still holding.


Getting back to wrapping grips with the stuff. The only objection I have with it on my sword grips is that it is shinny, looking like what it is-plastic. So I dust with flat black spray paint and presto. It takes to the paint well and retains the paint for a reasonable time.


Page 2 of this thread shows reprofiling the gripe of my M1860 sabre which made a world of difference to handling. Below is my German Bastard Sword with the entire grip wrapped with it to show how pliable it is. There was nothing wrong with the original grip, just wrapped it for protection a few years back.

That could very well be. I’m anxious to try Grip Band. I believe at this point the biggest difference is in the thickness. Rescue tape is thin and has the advantage of following the original contours well. Whereas Band Grip is thicker and is better at building up the surface better. So far as CoF is concerned Band Grip probably has the advantage there also, but I have no problem with the rescue tape in that regards.

Band Grip or rescue tape?  I have found wrapping the grip helps hiding the felt seam making it more comfortable.  I first discovered this with my Windlass XIV when I wrapped with heavy waxed linen thread designed for leather work.  The tape helps too.  

I'm experimenting now with a second wrap over a wrap I already did.
It depends also on the fact that I don't like gloves.
It's interesting to form different thickness and forms with or without the help of other stuff like other tape strips or the soft furniture sliders.
For me thick and a bit softer grips help much to handle heavier blades.
At least I know now why I like the Hanwei axe handle tsuka. 

This is the first I have heard of the silicone-based grip band or rescue tape but the results look intriguing. Have not been too keen on other wrappings with an adhesive backing that could mess up the surface underneath.

I may just need to try this out... will probably go with the thinner rescue tape first.

I also like grip band.  But not for everything.  I need it on my bokken because otherwise it's just a slippery wood handle.  My gladius has a cracked hand grip and I've been meaning to make a new one for the last 6 or 7 years and just haven't got around to it yet.  

I use the standard sports type tennis racket wrap that I can buy at any local sporting good shop. When it wears out, I just replace it.  Only costs a couple bucks. 

No, silicone rubber:
"You're my Catwoman and I'm your Badman!"
(meeooow...)

 

we often use whats called "Finger-Pflaster" here in Germany; drenched in epoxy or superglue, it gives a nice solid feel, and looks somehow "old". Watch your color choice of course...