brown micarta handles

[P.K.Hansen]

I just made this and like the way the micarta looks, but I think I saw somewhere that the brown colour will get much darker when used. If it does, can the original look be restored by polishing or must it be sanded ? http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid22/p9112f51a51ef1020a13cc1b16e4d205e/fda6f092.jpg
5½ inch ATS 34,brass pins and bolster, and brown/maroon micarta.

 

[Mike Hull]

Looks like maroon to me. My favorite color Micarta. If it gets darker, it will be because of dirt, sweat, oils etc., being ground in. If that happens, rub it with Naptha, on a paper towel or rag, and buff it lightly again to restore.
If you can't get Naptha in your part of the world, use Ronson, or Zippo lighter fluid. they both contain Naptha as the main indgredient.
It also works well to take off label residue, old built up wax, dirt etc., on furniture, and other things.
Naptha is often found at paint stores.

 

[ddavelarsen]

P.K. that's a fine looking knife, nice and long and shiny. And pointy! Thanks for sharing.

Dave

 

[peter nap]

What Dave said!

 

[southriv]

NIce - very, very nice.

 

[rlinger]

That's really great handle work! I like the way you laminated the two. I can't even speak of the metal work since it is so far above me still. Really nice workmanship all over.

RL