Micatra luster.

[Lycosa]

Hi All. Did I read here, that silicone will seal and bring-out the beauty of Micarta? Thanks.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Paste wax.
Bill

 

[Lycosa]

Thanks, Bill! I'll try to find some.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Regular, non-abrasive car wax, or neutral shoe polish works well.
Bill

 

[Lycosa]

Thanks, Bill! Any other tips?

 

[CWL]

Mineral oil (same as baby oil). This is especially good if you ever plan on cutting food with the knife as it has no taste, flavor or bad effects to the human body.

 

[Lycosa]

CWL---Thanks! Will the mineral oil last as long as the wax!

 

[Sparljo]

mineral oil wont last as long as a wax.
It is also traditionally used as a laxative.

 

[Greg]

You can also put a shine on the micarta (or G10, or carbon fibre) by polishing with a cloth and some very fine polishing compound.
I did this to my Benchmade Snody, coated the handle with some Renaissance wax, and got the following result.
Greg

 

[Lycosa]

Thanks, Greg!