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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Evolute] #25187 03/13/07 04:14 AM
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I think it is almost bullet proof. Maybe if you place it in the oven long enough you can reshape it. I would like to see it on some street or off road tires and see how many miles can I get out of it. Dang good rubber here!

Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Cookie Monster] #25188 03/13/07 04:17 AM
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Resiprene C Handle

(Think of it as an all-terrain truck tire with better chemical resistance)

Resiprene C was made famous as a handle material when it was used on the Busse Combat Basics. Respirene C, these handles have all the advantages of rubber handles without any of the disadvantages. They are comfortable, shock absorbing, slip resistant when wet, and provide insulation from the cold. Unlike Kraton, Resiprene C is a Non-hygroscopic material which means that it will neither "take on" or "emit" fluids. This quality not only gives them unparalleled durability but makes them extremely easy to keep clean as dirt will simply not stick to them. It is impervious to salt water, petroleum based chemicals and is much more resistant to higher and colder temps than is Kraton. Resiprene C is likewise impervious to the powerful insect repellant, DEET. It is so amazingly tough and durable that Busse stands as the only company to have ever put a Lifetime Guarantee on a rubber handle. All Scrap Yard handles are fully textured to supply a slip-resistant purchase in any grip configuration. So, whether you hold the blade in a saber grip, reverse grip, upside down grip, side grip, or whatever which way you are required to hold it for your particular application, you will be assured of having a secure hold.

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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Magnum22] #25189 03/13/07 06:13 AM
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mmm respirene handles are definitely awesome. Micarta is cool and comfy but for a hard user the shock absorbtion of res-c is my preference.

Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: BlondieStomp] #25190 03/13/07 09:10 PM
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With you on that BlondieStomp, res-C for users..

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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Paul the Brit'] #25191 03/14/07 12:03 AM
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THe resiprene stuff will surely outlast Kraton. It's only as tough as a truck tire.

Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: tony22r] #25192 03/14/07 03:02 AM
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1. on Swamp forum, someone was batoning on the rubber handle from the back repeatedly over extended periods (iirc he used it to teach bushcraft) and the tang poked eventually out the back. He didn't want to claim warranty so he made his own handle.

Yeah, that was Moine. I went to find the thread for you guys, but the pics are no longer working. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Andy Wayne] #25193 03/14/07 04:18 AM
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Thanks for looking Andy


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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Bors] #1046310 04/14/20 11:19 PM
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What is the status on your oldest Res-C handle now. Some of them have to have 10+ years of wear on them by now.


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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Bors] #1046325 04/15/20 06:31 AM
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They're still as tough as tank treads.


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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Private Klink] #1046369 04/16/20 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Private Klink
They're still as tough as tank treads.



What is the oldest res-c you have, and has it varried at all?


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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Bors] #1046381 04/16/20 05:55 PM
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ALL mine are still in great condition. Course I don't use mine anywhere as much as some folks. BUT once I "Rounded" off the butt of my Wardog using a belt sander. It took a LONG time to do it even with the sander. I tried hand sanding at first, but that didn't hardly even scuff it.


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Re: Service Life of Respirine C handles [Re: Bors] #1046389 04/17/20 01:37 AM
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The oldest Res-C I own is on my BattleRat, which was my first of MANY Bussekin knives I own. I believe I bought it in 2002.


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