CLP and Micarta

[Niall88]

I am not sure if this is relevant to anyone here? However, I often hear how people use dye to change the color of their micarta scales. I have a Kizer Begleiter XL with light tan micarta. Instantly shows a little grease or oil from my hands. I did not want to use dye, too messy, toxic? So I grabbed my Seal CLP Plus paste, which I used on my firearms, totally nontoxic, and just rubbed it into the micarta. Whoa! Instant happiness. Turned the scales a bit deeper brownish/red, slightly waxy without losing the grip. Can easily reapply if necessary in a minute or two. Just a thought if any of you find this interesting?

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[kafolarbear]

CLP, just like any other oil will darken Micarta, though CLP smells bad, isn't foodsafe and I hate the feeling it leaves on my hands so I try to keep it off my knives unless I'm trying to break rust. I find Micarta darkens naturally over time just from exposure to UV rays from the sun and oil in your hands, you don't need CLP to achieve that darkened effect.

 

[Niall88]

CLP, just like any other oil will darken Micarta, though CLP smells bad, isn't foodsafe and I hate the feeling it leaves on my hands so I try to keep it off my knives unless I'm trying to break rust. I find Micarta darkens naturally over time just from exposure to UV rays from the sun and oil in your hands, you don't need CLP to achieve that darkened effect.

Hmmm? The CLP product I mentioned does not have much of a smell after application. And on the scales there is no concern about food safe.

 

[kafolarbear]

Hmmm? The CLP product I mentioned does not have much of a smell after application. And on the scales there is no concern about food safe.

The CLP I have around is break free clp, it doesn’t have a strong smell but it is pretty distinct, and if I’m prepping food I wouldn’t want the residue from the CLP being on my hands and getting on the food. Im not criticizing your post, just saying why I don’t personally like using CLP on my knives anymore outside of a pinch. Froglube has been my go to for a while now.

 

[Niall88]

The CLP I have around is break free clp, it doesn’t have a strong smell but it is pretty distinct, and if I’m prepping food I wouldn’t want the residue from the CLP being on my hands and getting on the food. Im not criticizing your post, just saying why I don’t personally like using CLP on my knives anymore outside of a pinch. Froglube has been my go to for a while now.

I took no offense. I learn a lot from the people here on the forums. Yes, I like frog lube as well.