CRK in Snakewood HELP

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I have 3 different CRK knives in snakewood that are users. The wood scales have darkened to the point that it is hard to see the beautiful grain they once had. Does a Spa treatment at CRK bring that back to life or is this something I need to do on my own? I have trouble posting pictures but I think most of you understand what I'm asking.
Thanks for any help !
 
Same, have a snakewood mnandi that had the same thing happen. After carrying it for a couple of weeks in the summer, apparently my sweat darkened the wood to a dark brown; losing all the pattern and the surface turned rough like the wood was water damaged.
 
Same, have a snakewood mnandi that had the same thing happen. After carrying it for a couple of weeks in the summer, apparently my sweat darkened the wood to a dark brown; losing all the pattern and the surface turned rough like the wood was water damaged.
I have darkness but nothing on mine looks like water damage.
 
I have darkness but nothing on mine looks like water damage.
When it happened, I figured it would return back to normal once the wood dried out, but it's been sitting in my drawer for about 3yrs and the surface still looks water damaged. Probably going to pick up a 3rd gen CF from BHQ and send this one back to CRK and see what they can do.
 
I've recently acquired a box elder inlayed sebenza. It's got a beautiful light color that i'd like to keep. After reading countless threads i kept seeing one commonality, renaissance wax. I bought some and applied it and feel like it's got a great protection from absorbing anything that may darken or discolor the inlays. It's probably too late for you, as it won't bring the luster back, but for anyone who doesn't want this to happen i would highly recommend it. Even CRK mentions it in their care section for wood inlays.
 
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Some woods are more sensitive than others, and snakewood is unfortunately one of them. I have only one left and when it gets carried it stays in its pouch to protect the inlay.
 
It is my understanding that many woods will darken over time from sunlight and use. It may be a naturally occurring process?
 
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