I dyed my Bushcrafter handles

[m.and]

Since I missed out on the limited edition version of the Bushcrafter model I decided to make my own. This is the first time I have dyed G10 handles scales and it was easier and more successful than I thought it would be.

 

[Benchmade]

Nice job. Turned out pretty good.

 

[m.and]

Nice job. Turned out pretty good.

Thanks.

 

[IDABOW]

Did you use Rita dye? How long did it take?

 

[m.and]

Did you use Rita dye? How long did it take?

Yes, I used a whole bottle of black RIT dye, a cup of vinegar, and water and simmered it for about an hour.

 

[nosuchagency]

looks pretty damned good. did you cut & replace rivets, or place entire knife in pot?

 

[m.and]

looks pretty damned good. did you cut & replace rivets, or place entire knife in pot?

Thanks. I put the whole knife in the pot with the dye and vinegar and added enough water to just cover the handle.

 

[sabre cat]

That looks great! I should do that to mine.

 

[DavidZ]

Was this the brown or the green before the die job? Super good looking by the way!

 

[IDABOW]

Mine was tan. Dyed the bushcrafter and some grivory scales for a Schrade. I used rit dye more synthetic dye. Worked great.

 

[m.and]

Was this the brown or the green before the die job? Super good looking by the way!

It was originally the Sand G10, but I'm sure the green handles would work. Though I'm not sure how the the red liners would be affected as they are a different material.

 

[GB940Rookie]

Looks nice. I've always liked the look of that knife.