Roughing up a glove

[jjefferies]

I picked up a rather nicely made glove at the Richmond NAC only to discover that it is slicker than (your favorite phrase) for holding anything. In particular it requires a lot of grip to hold a blade which in turn over stresses my hand. So I'm looking for a way to make it grippier (if that's a word). At least rough it up enough to hold a weapon.
Any suggestions?
I've tried washing, some solvents but nothing stronger. YET!.
I'd hate to have to pitch it. It's washable and as I indicated nicely made. But the material is just a tad too slippery.

[SJCFU#2]

You might consider adding some rubber dots for additional grip using the method discussed in this thread.

[InFerrumVeritas]

Note that the current price (for individual containers, not the industrial can) is about $8. Also, use an eye dropper and do little dots instead of coating the palm. It keeps the glove more flexible.

[Barry Paul]

Why not use non slippery handles?

[Beloit Fencer of Old]

Originally Posted by Barry Paul

Why not use non slippery handles?

There's no such thing unless we make them ourselves. Grips modified by fencers/armorers are the only ones I've seen which are non-slippery.

Why don't fencing vendors sell rubber-coated grips?

Also, the combination of rubberized grip AND rubberized glove works the best.

[uhl-mann]

rub against concrete. it will do the trick.....maybe

[Beloit Fencer of Old]

Originally Posted by uhl-mann

rub against concrete. it will do the trick.....maybe

The last time I rubbed against concrete I got all red and bloody. It didn't do a DARN THING to make my glove less slickery.

[rudd]

Originally Posted by Beloit Fencer of Old

There's no such thing unless we make them ourselves. Grips modified by fencers/armorers are the only ones I've seen which are non-slippery.

Why don't fencing vendors sell rubber-coated grips?

Also, the combination of rubberized grip AND rubberized glove works the best.

I think what Barry was inferring is why don't you buy Leon Paul grips which have a non slip coating.

[InFerrumVeritas]

Originally Posted by rudd

I think what Barry was inferring is why don't you buy Leon Paul grips which have a non slip coating.

Hmm, Barry Paul suggesting a Leon Paul product? Nah, not plausable enough.

Those handles are nice, but the glove method is probably more cost effective, as it will work with every handle you use.

[Barry Paul]

Originally Posted by InFerrumVeritas

Hmm, Barry Paul suggesting a Leon Paul product? Nah, not plausable enough.

Those handles are nice, but the glove method is probably more cost effective, as it will work with every handle you use.

Sorry it's true.
If you start of with the crinkle paint non slip handles all your weapons would be the same, so no problem.
Sorry the idea of painting handles with a high gloss finish paint on a polished aluminium surface and then having to make a glove with little bits of rubber (which quickly wear of) so that you have a chance of gripping it when the glove/handle is wet is just so un-scientific and quaint.

[Beloit Fencer of Old]

Originally Posted by Barry Paul

Sorry it's true.
If you start of with the crinkle paint non slip handles all your weapons would be the same, so no problem.
Sorry the idea of painting handles with a high gloss finish paint on a polished aluminium surface and then having to make a glove with little bits of rubber (which quickly wear of) so that you have a chance of gripping it when the glove/handle is wet is just so un-scientific and quaint.

That's why we do it ourselves...both the handle AND the glove get rubber coated (the handle all over, the glove with dots). My glove with the homemade rubberized finish is standing up much, much better than I had expected it to. It's certainly much more durable than the Gripstar glove I bought first.

[InFerrumVeritas]

Originally Posted by Barry Paul

Sorry it's true.
If you start of with the crinkle paint non slip handles all your weapons would be the same, so no problem.
Sorry the idea of painting handles with a high gloss finish paint on a polished aluminium surface and then having to make a glove with little bits of rubber (which quickly wear of) so that you have a chance of gripping it when the glove/handle is wet is just so un-scientific and quaint.

I agree completely (I hope my comment didn't come of as rude).

The thing is, if you have several grips that aren't LP, or if you have grips that fit your hand better than those offered by LP (fat chance, but possible), it is cheaper to buy a couple cans of Plasti-Dip and coat your grips and put little dots on your glove. I mean, if you have four weapons, $16 is far cheaper.

Personally, I don't buy grips with high-gloss finish paint, but for those who have, this is a viable option.

[Beloit Fencer of Old]

I have also started experimenting with a non-Plasti-Dip finish. Faux finishes from spray cans include paint which is designed to look like stone or granite. I recently tried this on a new grip. So far, it seems to have worked really well. The paint has a lot of grit...I don't know if it will be as long-lasting as the Plasti-Dip yet. My P-D grips last for YEARS.

[Beloit Fencer of Old]

Originally Posted by InFerrumVeritas

I agree completely (I hope my comment didn't come of as rude).

Not at all IMHO.

[rdg]

You cheap bast**d. Buy a glove with the plastic nibs or a leather glove.

The worst of this is that that I had the exact same problem with those really cool $20 glove, but they are like trying to hold onto vasiline.

So what I did was scratch them up pretty good against sand paper and concrete - as suggested earlier - and the good news is they wore out fast. I only need to buy about 4 pairs before I decided they suck. I'll bet you buy 15.

Sam

[veeco]

Originally Posted by Beloit Fencer of Old

There's no such thing unless we make them ourselves. Grips modified by fencers/armorers are the only ones I've seen which are non-slippery.

Why don't fencing vendors sell rubber-coated grips?

They do, and they're called French grips :-)

[jjefferies]

Originally Posted by rdg

You cheap bast**d. Buy a glove with the plastic nibs or a leather glove.
Sam

Now that's really the pot calling the kettle black.

BTW, I tried the plasti-dip solution. I really don't think it does the trick. But it made for a nice solution to paint on my handles. That way I could get the non-slip surface where I wanted and leave the conductive surface open.

[Blakeian]

I need to repaint my grips. I keep getting little shocks, not to mention the chance of shorting out on my lame.

[Beloit Fencer of Old]

Originally Posted by Blakeian

I need to repaint my grips. I keep getting little shocks, not to mention the chance of shorting out on my lame.

Home made machine? Or really old machine????

[Blakeian]

Boxes and reels? It happens on the ones at club which are Favero/Ulhman and reasonably new. I just sweat enough with lack of paint to get the occasional shock in my weapon hand. The shorting out thing is unlikely to happen because I don't press my hand/grip against my lame but you know once the insulation is gone its always a risk.