This Handle Looks Like It Was Dipped in Glass (XCAL Pt. 7)

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

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[@MrCeo1978buddy]

What are your starting prices for your knives you make cause I would just like a edc knife nothing crazy just a simple everyday carry knife but obviously made from you big fan of your knife design's

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

@@MrCeo1978buddy You can fill out this contact page and we will get back with you. :) www.kyleroyerknives.com/contact

[@brickroadbladeworks4630]

I just noticed all the names in the Knifemaker Plus heart. 👊🏻✌🏻🤘🏻

[@noybeeswax]

@KyleRoyerKnives did SprayMax assure you that the Isocyanates in the hardener of that 2K clear will pose no potential health hazards to your customers once fully cured? It’s automotive clear-coat, so it’s not like epoxies, which some can be food safe, typically automotive finishes are not. It’s a nice look, don’t get me wrong, and I am sure no one ever died from licking their car. But you may want to ask Spray Max for your own protection.

[@richardhouse8364]

One thing I admire so much about Kyle is he reaches something that is practically perfection after a ton of work and then says "You know what - there is this super tiny issue that I'm not happy about - i'm going to go re-do the whole thing again!" Huge lesson in patience and what is possible with continuous experimentation and just putting in the work. Amazing talent and results.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

That about sums up Kyle in a nutshell. lol ~Josh Royer

[@Flmbynt]

A true craftsman 👏👏

[@jarlove]

Got to give him cred for being able to charge enough for his work to actually do insane projects like this! Amasing

[@marlostewart1107]

And coffee ☕️…. LoL

[@geromeescurin1247]

i think its great but its also due to the fact that knife is probably worth 25,000$ or even 50,000$ so hes got that luxury for knifemaker like me that sell knifes under 100$ perfections and 100h per knife just isn't a viable option but again the pacience hes got is remarkable

[@keithhill8735]

I love your videos. When I get stuck on a knife and I feel like giving up. I just watch a few of your videos and it helps me get back in the mood to work on knives and to really focus on details and to try new things.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Wow, I can’t imagine the time you put into this one. I hope you’re bringing it to Blade, I’d like to see it in person.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Tyrell probably going to be delivered to client by then. Look forward to seeing you there. We are at the same table we had last year. 1-S Cheers Dad

[@Zach-ku6eu]

The three of y'all are my most favorite and competent craftsmen! I really enjoy the process as much as the editing.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@Zach-ku6eu thanks Zach!

[@seanbailey3920]

I’ve read some comments concerning the bubbles and people aren’t very far off. The bubbles are called “solvent pop” which can be due to the time between coats, but I suspect, in this case, it is most likely from the carbon fiber itself. You should try baking a piece of the carbon fiber around 140-160 degrees F for roughly thirty minutes before using a wax and grease remover. I would also extend the flash times between coats two and three. I have 15+ years of body shop experience and have seen solvent pop many times and it can be a pain. Love your work and I’d love to know if this helps.

[@PrivateCustard]

10 years bodyshop here. Sir, you are spot on!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks guys

[@bikerfirefarter7280]

Yeah, like you know what you are talking about. OCD; but irrelevant. Seek therapy.

[@-ex2598]

@@PrivateCustard Zero years bodyshop here. Absolutely!

[@philwilliams8328]

@@bikerfirefarter7280 Suggestion: Get a life.

[@robbie3068]

Josh, your time lapse sequences of Kyle working is so satisfying to watch! Basically an abridged version of the process. Can't wait for the beauty shots when its all done!

[@ramonade_knives]

The customer is gonna have the best day of his life just looking at it the first time ! And then another best day of his life everytime he looks at it or dares to use it ! Congrats, your projects are more and more approaching historical art pieces

[@kristiangameplay6534]

man, you are a real knife making master, the level of detailed work is 10+, and your tolerances are amazing, thanks for your tutorials

[@timspringmann697]

Take a shot every time he says 'dipped in glass' Beautiful work, as always. This is one of my favorite channels.

[@stevespielman]

Or chatoyance

[@joannesoley831]

Hi Kyle- a good tip when sanding is to use soapy water, it helps keep the cutting of the sandpaper more consistent and even ,

[@beezo2560]

Kyle, your attention to detail is incredible. Also, the hi def video filming captures all that detail. Well done to all. Go Team Royer!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks BeeZo

[@BradGryphonn]

I am always an awe of your attention to detail and demand for perfection in your creations. I am sharing this one.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

[@paullmight42]

that is the most beautiful handle i have ever seen. the side cut carbon with the gold and the finish is just otherworldly...

[@jabberwocky9408]

Kyle, your work is absolutely exemplary. I love how no undesired outcomes go unaddressed. You might find a product called XTC-3D a little more to your liking for that "dipped in glass" finish. Keep setting the standard!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Jabber

[@holgerpresents]

Hello Kyle, great craftsmanship!!! As always, it was a lot of fun to see you at work. I wish you and your family a nice weekend Holger

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Holger. Feeling the love my friend. Keep Forging On Dad

[@IHWKR]

great job on the video Josh! a part of my job in the Air Force was corrosion control and prevention aka painting aircraft parts. generally bubbles would arise from surface prep techniques but could also be from humidity or temperature. I am guessing that because of the angles that the spray got too thick on those angles if it wasn't from prepping (which I know you're good at so I don't think it was the prep). my suggestion is to do the whole thing in very light layers (basically a dust coat) every single time. more layers and more time but I think that will solve the problem. also if I may suggest, doing the akward angles before going to the main body might help too. overspray happens easily especially when focusing on tight areas which might be the root cause of the bubbles. these are techniques I used when working with white gloss for aircraft wheels. the stuff runs so easily compared to the 36118 we use for the skin of the aircraft. Its a little bit of an investment but i think getting a spray gun will really help as you can control how much air and "paint" is being used. Obviously it needs to be done in a controled inviroment but I hope this helped in some way.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

That's very interesting. Can you do too many clear coats? Some guy online said do 3 coats, waiting 10-15 minutes in between. Then he said to wait 24 hours then sand it, then do more coats if needed. I want to know if I can do 9 or even 12 coats 10-15 minutes in between each coat (waiting 24 hours is a killer). the guy online siad if you do more than 3 without waited 24 hours you could run the risk of cracking. is that true? ~Josh

[@IHWKR]

@@KyleRoyerKnives don't add too many coats in a short time period as (we will just call it paint) is producing gasses which now that I say it is could be the root of the bubbles too but it only happened in cetain places and not all over. You absolutely have to take your time and layer lightly. Our paint we could do 15 minute intervals between dust coats but the product you used might take longer. Light dust coats and longer intervals between coats.

[@Ta2edfreak]

I was thinking more from turbulence as he sprayed up the handle, just from where the spots were and the way the handle sweeps.

[@lukemazurak6460]

Former 2A773 (USAF sheet metal/corrosion control) as well...totally agree: do the tight/awkward areas first to avoid overspray in those areas when the rest of it is coated. Also, to Josh's question on too many clear coats: sort of, but it depends on how many total coats you're doing. At some point it is just going to be over the top ridiculous. Within limits (application methodology, environmental conditions, and drying times in between coats being considered) you can do lots of coats, it just depends on what you want for the overall effect. To the question about cracking if you don't cure it 24 hrs....I've not run into that, but I see how it might happen as the various layers cure at different times from each other. Depending on the product you're using, you could heat the part (90 - 110 degrees F) to accelerate the cure time (probably want something you can hang the part in rather than setting it down). At Dyess AFB we had/have a heated paint booth, so once something was painted we could set the heat and the item would cure up in less than half the regular time. Hope this helps.

[@sanguinemoon9201]

@@KyleRoyerKnives many layers in a short time will "trap" escaping gasses and cause bubbles and sometimes cracks. Heating helps but won't eliminate this problem. Unfortunately, waiting for it to dry is the best way.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Your work isn't knife making it's fine art making!! Museum quality knife for sure!!!!

[@GeekTheGrey]

Today, I learned a new word! Chatoyancy will be my new word of the week! Thanks, Kyle!

[@96dragonhunter]

Wow, that Mammoth Ivory test piece looks amazing! It's indescribably beautiful!

[@PaulMcClellanmn]

what better way to start a long weekend than with a royer release! As usual you have made perfection again! i am always super impressed with how many different materials you work with.

[@antoniopoydras57]

You are so much more of a fabricator than others can't believe you haven't been noticed your work is heavenly stay proud always

[@lbdeuce]

i love when people explain research as a journey. its the best

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Glad you’re here on this journey together with us all my friend Dad

[@lbdeuce]

​@@KyleRoyerKnives an appropriately cloying response from one who thinks everything is a journey.

[@jayceecombs6887]

Kyle... your tenacity to rise above all others shows time and time again! Thank you sir! J

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Jaycee. Glad you’re here Dad

[@yoobyhoo11]

you inspire me to make knifes thank you

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

You go Yooby Keep Forging On my friend Dad

[@MegaZombywoof]

Your love for shine is as high as my hate for it. But, gosh, do I love your craftsmanship.

[@HubsAlgarveKnives]

Try the sanding with these padded foam pads,they are available up to 12.000 grit and sand more even as the folded paper.I use them when I have to do real fine final sanding prior to the fine polishing

[@davidandrews4194]

Every time I sit and watch u work. Blows my mined so much detail ,the. Time u put into every little peace. . I hate myself that I never founded the focus to do what u do. God dam sir

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Start today Just learn one thing and then add another tomorrow. It’s a decision. You can do it my friend. Keep Forging On Cheers Dad

[@landonjones676]

Always love the background music in these videos. Very relaxing chillhop style.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks

[@gitolorenzo]

The tiny bubbles in the clear is called solvent pop. The reason why this is happening is the fast drying clear sprayed in a hot environment causes a skin to form before the coat has a chance to flash resulting in solvent pop. By flash I mean time to allow gasses to escape the coat before applying the next. When the gasses can't escape they form tiny bubbles under the surface. A solution would be to use a slower drying clear designed for hot days to avoid this issue. Fast drying automotive clear coats are designed for cold weather to keep the clear from running right off the panel/part. Slower drying clear coats allows it to flow in warmer weather reducing orange peel & the chance of developing solvent pop. Hope this helps. Beautiful as usual on this build.

[@isaack2274]

Having seen a lot of epoxy table videos, one finish that often is used is "Rubio Monaco". Blacktail studio has some videos of how he finishes both wood and epoxy to look good and be durable.

[@Pizzaman-adr]

The guard and the pommel are looking realy good. I hope everything goes well with the handle next time.

[@jonathonrowley3535]

I need to see your guitars and I need to hear you play them. Oh and amazing detailed work on the knife ….yet again. Always makes my day getting that notification.

[@WilhelmB]

One of the best people I've seen, when it comes to wood finishes is blacktail studios. Loom them up, there is a lot of knowledge there.

[@canuqc6686]

I don't know if it's too late but I would try warming the can a bit and slowing your spray passes just a touch. That might help with the orange peel seeing as you can't thin the product. Loving this build!

[@bobjackman8654]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing Kyle.

[@jeanmartox3570]

Hello to France again . Je dois vous dire, Kyle, que j écume les chaînes de couteliers depuis fort longtemps, et vous êtes dans votre domaine le meilleur, vous maîtrisez les matières comme personnes, vous êtes un artiste dans le sens noble, alors encore et toujours bravo pour nous faire rêver. Je fabrique des " push dagger " et vous m inspirez. God bless you.

[@sanguinemoon9201]

I still have pics of that blade show knife on my phone. Pictures don't do it justice. Absolutely beautiful.

[@PA5S]

It feels illegal I’m watching this beautifully made video for free! This is far better than the stuff you pay for. Definitely considering investing in knife maker plus 👍

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey we appreciate my friend Glad you’re here hanging out with us Dad

[@nightshadow0034]

I've done handle finishes with something I call a mashy finish which is epoxy thinned with acetone and sprayed on. It's hard as a rock and finishes nicely as well

[@pyro3446]

I believe the bubbles on the handle are caused by the hardener Or the time line you coated the handle in, bubbles are caused by the heat the hardener produces, or you hit a dirty or angled bit causing splashback

[@dankster990]

Cant wait to see that finished! You just are insanely best knife maker in planet

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks

[@nahte123]

Thank you for sharing your new process with us!

[@jimcorbett3764]

It's crazy, the amount of work that goes into one of these projects. The average observer wouldn't know it to just look at the finished piece, but it's the result of so much work and years of practice to achieve this level of expertise. Amazing piece of work!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks jim

[@Typhus-th6ud]

a red scotch brite pad is all you need to rough it up between coats. Also those "bubbly areas" are solvent pop from the clear being thicker there and not flashing dry between coats. They happened exactly where you would expect from the clear pooling down the knife handle from how you hold it. This happens when you apply wet coats that you called heavy coats.

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

FYI, they make sand that you can sand with. a lot of coin die makers use this powder sanding to get into corners and edges. so those carving lines without gold, you can use the sanding powder and a piece of wood to sand it smooth so it looks even better down inside when you leave those lines in.

[@mikepelelo5657]

Dang, that K2 comes out nice. Thanks for showing that process. Great video!

[@cjnorris443]

I think it would be cool to see a wood/colored resin handle. Like how they make the custom tables and what not. Would probably look super cool all polished up.

[@somerando9475]

I believe the bubbles are caused by the outer layer hardening before a subsurface layer, for example, if you're outer layer is thinner than your second layer the second layer will off gas and create bubbles

[@user-dy5ho4sj2w]

Dude, I am losing my mind at how intricate, unique, and beautiful that design is. You are a master artist. 🙏

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks

[@wilhelm117]

Your work is next level, completely out of this world!🤩

[@dustinleebladesmith9135]

I'm curious if this spray finish would be less conducive to bubbling if it went into vacuum in between coats.

[@brandonl1052]

I've used this to paint cars, interior parts and everything. by far the best can clear you can get. but it is pricey lol. nice job wetsanding the clear. makes a huge difference on a big panel of a car

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

It's already gorgeous. If you're gonna redo it, it'll probably be so beautiful that it will cause heaven to rain down unicorn tears in St. James, Missouri.

[@jasondavis3244]

When you do gold inlay, do you save the dust when sanding after? As much of it that you do, you could save that dust all year and then melt it to get the gold back. We used to always sweep the floor in the lab at the jewelry store I used to work in and they would save it all for someone to do this.

[@kevincolwell9575]

Kyle - use the lightest sandpaper that will flatten the finish. I use 1200, 1500, 20000, 30000, then the Stew Mac fine guitar polish. I can get shellac or polyurethane or nitrocellulose lacquer all looking just like glass this way. Shellac requires more patience but it is environmentally friendly, and each coat melts into the previous, so it becomes one coat instead of microfilms of plastic. Plus, it comes from bugs. How could that be bad? Great work. I have been doing this basic trick for years on scabbards, trust me, use finer paper for flattening. It is faster in the long run. Plus, i never use power buffing. Too easy to burn through. Last thing, use clear nail polish, it is nitrocellulose lacquer, to fill and do touch-ups.

[@blakesmith957]

This knife is coming out beyond perfection! Amazing job man, keep it up! 👏

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks

[@dankaczor8965]

The handle finish did come out very well even though there are some bare spots. Maybe if it was brushed on it could have been more consistent. But in all seriousness, that glossy carbon fiber does look great.

[@silentforest4126]

Its just amazing to see how you are doing knifes, bit by bit getting more original, finding your own style. Like any artist should. U gonna be a monster in our community! Bojtos is gonna heil u my brother . I lov u and your work. One day i gonna buy something or we exchange when im worthy...

[@midian879]

Some of the shots it looked like when you applied the coating you started spraying directly onto the piece which may of given you those trouble spots?

[@timjackson5555]

Sweet Handle finishes are getting sorted for me too. Great content here thanks a bunch!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks tim

[@malikevans634]

A master at work. Don't let no one tell ya different.

[@wyattbussard9558]

Hey I don’t know if this will help with this finish, but I know that if you take a heat gun or a torch to epoxy it’ll pop all the bubbles. I hope this helps. This knife is looking awesome by the way!

[@The_belligerant_servo_skull]

'okay that'll do, that's good enough' KYLE ROYER - N E V E R!!

[@joesguiltyguitar]

Nicely done Kyle Royer

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks

[@yippyfishing2964]

this is the guy who makes legendary weapons

[@loyalistu.y.m]

your work is beautiful such a perfectionist but all your knifes / swords all turn out so so nice love your work

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Feeling the love my friend

[@joelackner177]

You really are an artist mate may the forge be you with you

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks my friend

[@johnmccall4528]

Wow, your blades are works of art and I bet each one costs a fortune.

[@dragan3290]

2 pack paint ( 2k) I'm stuck in the 90s.lol. looks brilliant especially the way you have done it. Chip resistant as well. Beautiful craftsmanship! Cheers from Australia 🙂👍👍👍

[@F0XD1E]

Love the cross patterns. They really pop. I know you've got a lot more experience than me, but wrapping a file in sandpaper is risky business. I've busted through the paper and gouged my work with a file tooth and swore off it. Only popsicle sticks and smooth steel/wood rods for me now.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Copy that my friend Hasn’t happened yet. Dad

[@cybertree]

OUCH my stomach dropped when you said you were doing the finish over again after seeing the bubbles, and I'm not even making it! That's what makes Kyles perfect knives so perfect though, that master patience too!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Copy that

[@danthemakerman]

Such cool looking knife man, you just keep out doing yourself!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Dan

[@ChainsawFPV]

I use that exact clear to finish panels on cars. Can do a whole quarter panel with it and it sands and buffs real nice. Would not use it on a high end car, but works great for regular stuff.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

what would you use on highend cars? ~Josh

[@ChainsawFPV]

@@KyleRoyerKnives I personally like PPG products. Although a bit expensive, the quality speaks for itself. Go with a high solids clear. A "high solids" clear has less chemical and more material. A bit thicker (is why no spray cans). Having less chemical content, makes less solvent popping during drying. The Deltron series is nice. Use a slow activator. The slower it dries, the better. It allows the clear to settle. Finish procedure is pretty much the same. Sand and buff. It will be a bit tougher tho. Finish your wet sanding with a very high grit so there is minimal buffing. Buffing creates heat, which in turn moves the clear. Giving a wavy look to a otherwise flat finish. I like to use water in a spray bottle when I buff to keep the area cool. Other then that, experiment! The blade is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@ddlcour]

Hi Kyle, great work as always. You’ve mentioned your engraver, dental drill and microscope quite often. Any chance you could link which makes you’re using?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

GRS

[@michaelgreer819]

Reduculously amazing! You are the absolute best!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks

[@strings1586]

Hey Mr Royer, have you ever drawn up a design for a utility knife? Construction workers are always given the short end of the stick when it comes to tool quality, and a good folding box cutter/utility knife is hard to find.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

No not yet my friend Dad

[@approachingtarget.4503]

The best as always!!! Another product you might want to look at is KBS diamond coat. It's air dried also. Used in the auto world and also on fishing lures. There are also a few companies that make a similar product that is cured with U.V. light. Iam sure you have heard of smooth on products. Thier encapsulate epoxies are top notch. With saying that...the natural finish of your handles don't need a cover. Let your talent on the material stand out to the touch.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks. Did that. Application was brutal. Cure time was excessive. Still on the hunt my friend. Dad

[@michaelbatts7149]

That knife from the Atlanta show is beautiful. Great job.

[@MarvinConman]

Spray lacquer is fun but you got to be careful, because if one stray speck of dust lands on your piece, then it feels ruined... Usual off-topic question: Should I sharpen my blade before or after heat treatment? I did both but I feel like it's easier for me to use the pre-sharpening as a guide to return to when the blade is heat treated... And maybe a tiny tip from me: when sanding, I noticed that the material you wrap sanding paper around matters - iron core will take off material more aggresively while hardwood will be gentler on the surface.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Sharpen after heat treating We have specific reasons for using different sanding backers. We use around seven or eight different types. Keep Forging On my friend Dad

[@herbertvanderwesthuizen7687]

Hi kyle that looks 👍 👌 try to wetsand the clear coat with a finer wat paper and then buf with some polishing compound lightly and a soft wheel with low pressure applied on the handle you wil get a high gloss mirror finish

[@ericwilliams538]

Believe it or not, I achieve that "dipped in glass" look with high gloss enamel paint. Several layers ,some sanding and buffing, but yes....

[@ericwilliams538]

I didn't mean that it's better though. Dont want to sound like a butt head with saying that...

[@ibewillow]

@@ericwilliams538 Yep and you could get the same look with the cheapest acrylic paint, but 2 pack is far more durable.

[@ericwilliams538]

@@ibewillow I'll definitely check it out, but I'm also gonna mention again that I wasn't trying to say it was better. Kyle's work is definitely on a higher level than me.

[@ibewillow]

@@ericwilliams538 i understood what you were saying, just saying the glass look finish is easy to achieve with anything clear. Hes using 2 pack which is the clear coat that protects the paint on our cars. Its only been available in a pressure pack for maybe the last decade as like he says in the video, its a 2 part paint that needs to be mixed. Prior to that you needed your own compressor and spray gun. Very handy for small jobs like this as setting up the spray booth at home to do something like that would hardly be worthwhile.

[@christopher.m.estelow]

You are an inspiration Kyle!! If you want perfection you're gonna have to put in the work. 👷‍♂️ Keep it up and can't wait to see the next one!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend Dad

[@JSRLPadre]

Maybe I just have to be there. Even when you were pointing out the imperfections, I couldn't really see them on cam. As far as I'm concerned, you've already achieved presentation quality(time of recording). If I was the client, I would've been happy already. But it's good to see you care that much about your work!

[@herbertvanderwesthuizen7687]

That little spots that you sanded through is called solvent pops it happens when the clear coat is to thick and the top layer dry before the solvent can escape

[@GigaVids]

2k paint cans are SOOOO good its insane

[@IanZainea1990]

7:51 ... Now that I know youre a Stargate fan, I can help but wonder if there is a secondary inspiration for this pattern as well

[@kaiwiedersum1645]

What a beauty!

[@f.b.jeffers0n]

Seriously love the knives you make! 13/10

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks F. B.

[@stephenguest5291]

Would torching the handle like you would with an epoxy stop the bubbles when forming?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Not sure Dries to the touch quickly

[@coltknight3945]

In the guitsr finishing world, we use pore fillers to fill in the grain. Then add the clear. That way you can always get that wet glass look, regardless of how porous the wood is.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Colt

[@tristanrayestella6816]

This is a masterpiece

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks

[@jzknives]

Thank you so much for the handle finish tip 👍🏽🤙🏽

[@caveman9275]

I think you’re turning into a jeweler Your work is above next level🔥💯😎

[@Fa2010had]

Your are the best ... keep uploading video please don't stop 🙏

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks my friend Dad

[@sharizalothman3525]

Just try looked for Keris...the older keris is very nice especially Pamor..

[@sebastianreddan1647]

I have had bubble issues with this clear coat on bike frames when I sprayed too close when trying to get into tight spots on the frame.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks

[@vitasbutkoon]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 your attention to detail is amazing

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Cheers

[@makeandbreak127]

I had made a lacquer coated CF handle recently and found a big issue is that when it it is wet, it is like trying to hold onto a piece of ice. Other than handle geometry, are there any easy ways to add grip but keep the glass look? I am thinking about epoxying on a few small sections of leather.

[@pjc5437]

Although 2K clearcoat is rather tough, you might want to check out some UV resin clear coats. It is super durable and very clear and is used on many handmade fishing lures.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

I would love a link to that so I can have Kyle check it out. ~Josh

[@robertdouglas4293]

I see it's a sense of adventure for you and discovery, Keep up with your experimentation! Right on! Good vid.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Robert