Does Rogue need a different handle finish?

[Dirk]

I have been playing with the idea of changing the finish on the handle of the Rogue. With the current two tone finish I have been getting two responses, love it or hate it. Would a stone wash finish be a better option?

Compare and give me your thoughts.

 

[fishface5]

I prefer the stonewashed myself

 

[abbazaba]

I like stone wash very much in general, and like it a bit more on this knife.

 

[Agartha Audio]

Dang Dirk, that stonewash looks awesome. I third the opinion to run w/ that finish!

 

[AF]

I think I like the original version better. What is the dark finish in the grooves?

 

[Hackenslash]

I think I like the original version better. What is the dark finish in the grooves?

Yeah, I've got one of the originals and like it just fine. I say stay with that. Stonewashed handles are a dime a dozen but the Rogue looks unique.

What is in the grooves? Is that a PVD coating? It wears very well.

 

[Armadew]

I think I like the original version better.

Same here.

 

[Mesenzo]

Stonewash is nice but the two-tone is nicer. As Hackenslash mentioned before; "Stonewashed handles are a dime a dozen but the Rogue looks unique."

 

[Jesse B.]

I don't own a Rogue, but if I buy 1 knife this year (like I did last year) it will probably be this model.

It's a little difficult for me to compare the two handle finish options--in part because the knives are in different positions and under different lighting conditions--but I prefer the original incarnation by a small margin. The greater contrast makes the knife a little more distinctive.
Just my 2 cents.

 

[Dirk]

Thanks for the input.

The black is a pvd coating. It does seem to wear pretty well.

 

[flash900]

Stonewashed would get my $$ -- thanks for asking!