knife grip issue, need suggestions

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I'm brand-new to the world of decent folding knives. I just got two Kershaws; a Leek and a Scallion. I chose those after looking at hundreds of knives on the web.

The Leek has the "stone-washed" finish all over, and it's really beautiful, but -- it's really slippery.

I want to do something to it to give my fingers a little traction. I don't think I want to paint it.

Two approaches have come to mind so far. (A) I could put a sanding attachment on the Dremel and skin up that pretty finish enough to get a grip on, or (B) I could buy a cheap engraving pencil and just start making swirly lines all over it. I'm pretty sure that might work. No, I'm not going to pay anyone to engrave or otherwise treat it; it cost me $44+.

I'm leaning towards (B) for a number of reasons, like the thought of sanding grit inside the knife mechanism. I don't plan to take it apart either.

So, give me your thoughts; I haven't decided yet, and some of you may have better ideas.
 
Well, the divots look cool, but I'm not going to be trying this on the stainless; I'd just burn drill bits. And, sorry, I do not want to go with skateboard tape, because someday it has to come off . . . thanks, though.
 
Yeah I'm not too big on skateboard tape for knives either, but I've heard a lot of people love the traction it provides. What do you plan on using it for? Considering it's a leek you probably don't need all that much traction. Back to the dremel, depending on how precise you are you could add some jimping to the frame.

The engraving could be pretty cool.

And I know you said that you don't want to blow through bits, but I heard the aluminum or 410 stainless handle isn't that hard to drill through, especially if you've got some tungsten carbide or diamond bits lying around. Even a hard steel bit should do the trick. Here's an example of a leek after divots.

http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32805
 
What do you plan on using it for?
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None specific, actually, though I think it might be a nice addition to my emergency bag.

Considering it's a leek you probably don't need all that much traction.
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My thinking, too; it only needs the tiniest bit of texture.

Back to the dremel, depending on how precise you are you could add some jimping to the frame.
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Yeah, I was thinking of sharpening up the jimping on the blade if I can, especially where I flick it open with my finger; that spot needs more bite. My hands aren't very steady lately, though, so I have to be ready to live with it if I botch the job.
 
I put tape on the handle of the kukuri I carried in the field at Fort Lewis (I think it was bat or golf tape, though, not skateboard). This killed the reflectivity of the wooden handle and enhanced grip.

The good thing about using virtually any form of tape is that it can be removed with the right product and a little elbow grease, should you desire something else.
 
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