Michael Fox of Foxback Custom Knives works out of Arp, Texas. He does not lock himself to one signature model. Most of his work is one-off EDC and hunting knives, often featuring hamons and tapered tangs.
GripX stands out for him because it does not behave like other handle materials.
“It’s unlike any other product I’ve used. The different color ways and designs are awesome! I like that GripX gets even more grip when it gets wet, as a hunter I really value that. Gripx is practical and aesthetically pleasing as well.”
His finish is simple & specific to his style; Michael hand sands to 220 or 400, then soaks the scales in mineral oil for a few hours. He feels this approach helps the rubber stand proud after the soak and adds extra grip.
The quality he protects most is comfort. If a knife has hot spots, it fails the job no matter how it looks. He spends the time to make each piece sit right in the hand.
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