Christopher Downey of Downey Knife Co. works in the Appalachian mountains of western North Carolina. His signature Riptide model stands out, and he has become a strong advocate for GripX™.
“My main reason for GripX is the unrelenting grip it provides in any condition. The workability of gripx is also great. Also because of the insane amount of color and pattern selection.”
Christopher finishes GripX™ with a hands-on process that maximizes texture: he sands the pattern using a 120 grit wheel on a Dremel, hand sands any rough spots, then media blasts with black aluminum oxide for absolute maximum grip.
One quality he consistently strives for in every knife is “intentionality.” He wants each piece to feel thoughtfully crafted, built with purpose, high-performance, and enough unique character that someone remembers the moment they pick it up.
It is great to see makers like Christopher pushing GripX™ with their own finishing techniques while keeping the end user experience front and center.
Follow Christopher on Instagram at @downeyknifeco
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