Hardware choices

[josh92]

So... I bought another one... What can I say? I'm an addict.
This time it's a CQC-7V with the stone washed finish. But I really don't like the black hardware with the tan scales and a satin blade. So I want to get ready to do something about it while I await its arrival.
Option A: Polish everything. Cheap; yes. But I'd like opinions on the best way to go about this procedure The pivot will get this treatment no matter what. As I don't want to mess with an integral part of the knife.
Option B: Replace the handle and clip screws. I know the handle screws are 3/8 2-56 and I can get satin screws for a bit of nothing. But I don't know what the clip screw size is. I know it's 2-56 but the length eludes me. And polishing these little buggers sounds like a real PITA.

Sorry, no pics. Just ordered the knife today.

 

[Murindo]

If you call Emerson they may be able to sell you a complete set of satin screws. They only advertise black on the website but sometimes can provide satin.

 

[115Italian]

Whatever you do stay with emerson hardware. It is good stuff. Solid well made.

 

[Jamesh Bond]

Polishing those screws took me a bout ten minutes start to finish.

I used wet dry paper at 1000 grit. One could progress through more grits if one were inclined. . .