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My CQB1 has a green handle and I like it that way but.... I just saw a CQB1 with what looked like a BEIGE handle. Does it come in many colors? What are they. How many do I need to buy to get all the colors.
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Upstartcrowe,
Actually all the CQB1 handles are made of BLACK canvas micarta. The color differences you notice is due to the variation in the "dryness" of the handles.
Applying a light oil sparingly to the handles should restore the "blackness".
Bob T recommends using Break-Free (liquid works better than aerosol) but most light oils seem to work well.
Hope this helps. Let me know how this works for you.
Thanks,
Phil
[This message has been edited by Will Fennell (edited 01-07-2000).]
Actually all the CQB1 handles are made of BLACK canvas micarta. The color differences you notice is due to the variation in the "dryness" of the handles.
Applying a light oil sparingly to the handles should restore the "blackness".
Bob T recommends using Break-Free (liquid works better than aerosol) but most light oils seem to work well.
Hope this helps. Let me know how this works for you.
Thanks,
Phil
[This message has been edited by Will Fennell (edited 01-07-2000).]
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Dang Phil, are you kidding? I swear my handle looks green. I'm going to oil it up right now. Although I liked the idea of having a handle to color coordinate w/my wardrobe. Thanx, Ryan
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Well I'll be da**ed. It is black.
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Or, if you don't mind being a little non-tactical, tape over the edge while you're working on it, and polish the handle with 320, 600, and 1000 grit wet&dry paper, and maybe finish it on a buffing wheel, and that micarta will look a bit like some exotic lizard had died for that knife handle.
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