Easiest way to darken or blacken Contego pocket clip...

[kestrel57]

I have the satin blade (nice) and, thus, the shiny pocket clip (OK, but not low key). Is there any way to darken the color easily or should I just ask Benchmade for a black Contego clip? Tx. :thumbup:

 

[chrisfa]

I have the satin blade (nice) and, thus, the shiny pocket clip (OK, but not low key). Is there any way to darken the color easily or should I just ask Benchmade for a black Contego clip? Tx. :thumbup:

You could acid etch the whole blade with pcb soultion and make it flat grey.

 

[kestrel57]

Hi:

Not looking to change the blade color but the clip. Tx.

 

[flatblackcapo]

You could flame anodize the clip . like this

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the longer you hold the heat the darker it will get like this . Just make sure to quench it.

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[singularity35]

Sharpie...

 

[Skimo]

Easiest is to pick up the phone and call them, chances are you'll get a clip in the mail within a short period of time.

 

[chrisfa]

Hi:

Not looking to change the blade color but the clip. Tx.

You can pcb etch the clip too though, i did it on one of my knives and the clip is very flat grey

 

[s_f]

The black deep-carry pocket clips from the black contego are painted and not parkerized - so they'll get scratched up. If the satin finish is the bare stainless steel, you could use a strong acid to darken it. If you want a painted clip, emailing or calling BM should be the easiest way.

 

[powernoodle]

You could spray paint it with something like Krylon or Rustoleum, or get your local gunsmith to spray it with Duracoat.

See also this short video; continue watching at 2:07:

[youtube]85Xm7RtyTII[/youtube]

 

[kestrel57]

Seriously, a sharpie?

 

[kestrel57]

You could spray paint it with something like Krylon or Rustoleum, or get your local gunsmith to spray it with Duracoat.

See also this short video; continue watching at 2:07:

[youtube]85Xm7RtyTII[/youtube]

Very helpful. Good video.