Cleaning canvas micarta

[gull wing]

Got a knife with black canvas micarta looking bad.
How do I brighten up a bit? Would like to see the fibers.

 

[Black Oak Bladeworks]

I assume its polished micarta, if so all I am aware of is a light sanding. I would hit it with 1500 or 2000 grit sandpaper then polish it with a piece of leather and should be back to its orginal look.

 

[jfk1110]

Steel will rough it up some without too much scratchy look left.
Soap, water and a stiff brush might help some too

 

[GmpaJim]

I use the wide side of a nail brush with dawn, then Renaissance Wax.

 

[shane45-1911]

Brake or carb cleaner does an amazing job of cleaning up micarta and bringing out the grain/pattern.

 

[gull wing]

Thanks for the help. I will try it.

 

[abbazaba]

I use rubbing alcohol on a rag for years with great success. It removes all the hand oils that get absorbed and darken the micarta over time. Sometimes takes a few times to get it all, but it generally only takes a couple of minutes.