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  1. 04-10-2006 10:45 PM #1
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    Aluminum Core French Grip

    I know I posted this question a few months back, but I never got around to actually ordering the aluminum core french grips. I've been searching for about 45 minutes now and I cannot find a website that carries them.

    Does any french-gripper (or anyone else, actually) out there know where I could order some aluminum-core grips?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Krazyhades
    I know I posted this question a few months back, but I never got around to actually ordering the aluminum core french grips. I've been searching for about 45 minutes now and I cannot find a website that carries them.

    Does any french-gripper (or anyone else, actually) out there know where I could order some aluminum-core grips?
    *raises hand* I sell them (because I can actually tighten them instead of deforming the rubber core).

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  3. 04-11-2006 01:41 AM #3
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    French grip with metal core

    I bought mine from American Fencers Supply Co.

    www.amfence.com

    The catalog # was 303M, under the Foil Parts section.
  5. 04-13-2006 06:43 PM #5
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    Is it possible to bend a french that has a plastic core with rubber outside? I would think that's even lighter and easier to shape. Or is the plastic too "brittle" and snaps?
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    I've always had them snap if I try...
  7. 04-13-2006 09:33 PM #7
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    Aluminum core is also better because it takes some of the stress of the tang when you flick.
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