Re: Maker Spotlight May

Posted on March 11, 2026

This week’s featured knife maker is Re: Maker Spotlight May , showcasing custom builds using GripX composite knife handle material. Makers across the industry trust GripX for its non-slip performance, durability, and confident grip in demanding real-world use.
Hey Matt updated clean images attached courtesy of Triple Aught Design

On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM Howling Winds Axe and Tool <howlingwinds.axeandtool@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey Matt pardon the delay things have been a bit crazy over here lately.

See pics attached

Why I love GripX:

As an artisan maker I’m always looking for new and interesting materials to compliment my designs, so when Grip X hit the market I jumped on it. 
Every client who’s received one of my Grip X builds raves about the feel and grip. 
I take a layered approach to my laminations, blending elements of phenolic and natural woods to produce a clean, mixed texture, rich with color and contrast.
Surface prep and adhesion is a breeze, sanding to 320/400 and oiling really pops the grip texture at finish.
I love this material and so will you.


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-Watermarked images courtesy of Triple Aught Design


Glen Haworth
 


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