Anyone else getting tired of black?

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BarnZ:
For those of you that ARE A BIT TIRED OF BLACK (see Blade Magazine this month, August Issue, page 88) you may find we're after YOU! Check page 4 also for a color photo of our new Osprey by Darrel Ralph in COLOR!

Tactical Knives Magazine September Issue, page 32 for more on knives with color.

We also LIKE BLACK, but it's not our focus.

Knives are fun and that's what we're trying to bring out now.

Take care - BarnZ
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Barnaby,
I just read this article the other day. Congrats on your accomplishments so far. I really like the fact that you are going in so many different directions with your product line. This is good for your customers.
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Also, good job to Dexter Ewing. Another great article.

PS-The Black Micarta handled Jay Maines utility knife sure looks good to me.
Even if it is a "black handled knife".
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Still looking for my Red and Green REKAT's to compliment the collection, just not having much luck (hint, hint, nudge, nudge
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Hi
what do you think looks better, the original grey blade and black handle of my CRKT M16 Z

or this ? :

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bigbore.45:
Hi
what do you think looks better, the original grey blade and black handle of my CRKT M16 Z

or this ? :

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That looks awesome
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Dennis Bible
 
Never was into that many black knives. Had a hard time choosing a color this morning so I picked this one
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I actually don't have all that many knives with black handles...actually I don't have any as yet but I guess I will when my BM710 w/ Alum. Scales arrives. (I think its black.) I tend to prefer metal handles as opposed to the black composite or plastic. Benchmade has some nice color options. I really like the green and some of the striped handles on the BM730 look good as well.

I'm open to colors other than black but I want them to be muted and subtle..not bright. That banner ad that shows all the different colored handles for example that is here on Blade Forum. I'm not interested in most of those colors no matter what the knife. My only exception to my bright color rule is my SAK.
 
If you want color ! check out the folders by Fred Carter from Gigand knives. They are superlite and and very well made.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Chris Hatin:
Dennis,

I've become partial to blue G10.

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You mean like this:

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by pjenkins00:
shootist, you look for every opportunity to show that off huh
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What can I say. I really love it.
 
shootist: what a beaut! must be a little tough to sharpen, though (in case you ever wanted to...
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I am a BIT tired of black...

Give me grey titanium, grey aluminum, put some grey G-10 in there... Perhaps some greyish wood for the handle... highly polished blades are ok, but a grey wood handle with a stonewash blade would tickle me pink.
 
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Hi Dennis
TX :D
the idea was mine but i`m way from being skilled enougt to do such work, a friend of me did it. I had to give him some money for the time he was investing but not as much as i thought he earned - so i owe him one. TX to Björn!
Polishing was a lot of handwork, he said, the Olivewood he brought from Italy.

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I like other colors and materials, but black G-10 can have a good look and feel - like my Benchmade 705.

Dean
 
Dennis.
About the only situation I still like black is G-10.
All REKATS, some Spydercos (Standard, Navigator, Wegner) I own are G-10. I like the grip, look, and the scratch resistance. Especially in the above-mentioned utility applications.

I don't like black blades, regardless of the (coating). They all scratch and the result is especially ugly.

Give me my stone washed G-10 Carnivore and a weekend in the woods, and you'll witness a happy camper.
Later, Bill
 
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