What to do with a Gerber 605 with failing Santoprene on each end?

SgtTowser · **on:** October 31, 2020, 06:39:52 PM

Found a Gerber 605 with unused blade but Santoprene handle that looks like a dog chewed on it. Underlying plastic sound. Paid $4.00 for it to see if anyone had any ideas about what to do with the handle? Any ideas other than toss it would be appreciated. Thx in advance.

SirVicaLot · **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2020, 01:51:03 AM

Maybe cut off the rest of the santoprene and then try to wrap it with paracord? Never tried it myself, but saw some videos of people doing it.

Edit: Oh, just noticed that it is a folder. Guess that will not work

Chako · **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2020, 05:19:37 AM

Get someone to either make G10 or wooden handles for it. That would look good.

SgtTowser · **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2020, 06:36:30 PM

Chako,

I have a few wood tools left from my wood working days. May give that a try for fun. These 605s are too good to toss.

Chako · **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2020, 11:12:07 PM

Sea Monster · **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2020, 08:03:53 AM

I'm not entirely sure what santoprene is, and what would bond to it - but you could try getting some construction polyurethane or silicone or somesuch and try to fill in and shape it...