The results: custom dyed my Case Bose Cattle knife

[BKS33]

I’ve been dying to get my hands on a Case Bose cattle knife in ebony, but can’t seem to pin one down. The DE cattle knife is my favorite pattern, and bone is my preferred material for scales, but I just love the look of that pattern in black. After a long hunt for an ebony version the solution came to me: put my $500 Case/Bose knife in a boiling pot of black Rit dye. It made me a little nauseous to go through with it but…I think it turned out pretty great in the end. I’ve got the best of all worlds - cattle knife with bone scales in my preferred color. I couldn’t be happier, so I thought I’d share the pics with you guys. Enjoy!

 

[BKS33]

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[Will Power]

Good result, but did you need a drink or two before doing this? Takes some nerve.....

 

[JB in LV]

That looks nice, Benjamin. Consistent coloring. I like that a lot. Do you have a before shot?

 

[Ironbut]

That came out pretty good. I like my Cattle Knife in bone, but I'd have to get an ebony too if I found one at the right price. Your way's easier on the wallet.

 

[Peregrin]

I’ve been dying to get my hands on a Case Bose cattle knife in ebony, but can’t seem to pin one down. The DE cattle knife is my favorite pattern, and bone is my preferred material for scales, but I just love the look of that pattern in black. After a long hunt for an ebony version the solution came to me: put my $500 Case/Bose knife in a boiling pot of black Rit dye. It made me a little nauseous to go through with it but…I think it turned out pretty great in the end. I’ve got the best of all worlds - cattle knife with bone scales in my preferred color. I couldn’t be happier, so I thought I’d share the pics with you guys. Enjoy!

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Good result, but did you need a drink or two before doing this? Takes some nerve.....

The result looks great! I'm glad it worked out for you. I'd have probably tossed back a few before doing it!

 

[BKS33]

That looks nice, Benjamin. Consistent coloring. I like that a lot. Do you have a before shot?

Only one. It’s the pic I received from the dealer I bought it from.

 

[BKS33]

The result looks great! I'm glad it worked out for you. I'd have probably tossed back a few before doing it!

On one hand, that sounds like a good idea. On the other hand, I can imagine how playing around with boiling dye and sharp objects while under the influence may not turn out very well.

 

[Peregrin]

On one hand, that sounds like a good idea. On the other hand, I can imagine how playing around with boiling dye and sharp objects while under the influence may not turn out very well.

A possibly dangerous combination for sure!

 

[JB in LV]

That’s lighter than I expected to begin with, thanks for sharing. I’m with Will and Gary, I’d need a few drinks to even try to pull that off.

 

[BKS33]

That’s lighter than I expected to begin with…

I wanted to make sure of the matter so I used the entire bottle of dye in a pan just big enough to fit the knife. I figured you probably can’t over do black.

 

[Matt_WY]

Excellent results. I wanted ebony also, but ended up with a beautiful chestnut. Although a bit pricey, these are incredible knives.

 

[huntnfishin]

That is awesome. I applaud your ingenuity

 

[kamagong]

Who dares wins.

That turned out great. Congrats on a fine knife.

 

[hhmoore]

On one hand, that sounds like a good idea. On the other hand, I can imagine how playing around with boiling dye and sharp objects while under the influence may not turn out very well.

One doesn't have to get too, umm, influenced... just enough to a) think it's a good idea, and b) decide it's not THAT big a deal.

 

[fishface5]

Wow great result!

 

[BKS33]

Although a bit pricey, these are incredible knives.

Expensive, I agree, but I can't seem to find a cheaper version of this pattern anyway. Maybe I just don't know where to look, but since the Case/Bose version is the least expensive one I can find it sure makes the price easier to justify in my own mind.

 

[Steven65]

Awesome. It really does look OEM!

 

[Catdaddy2]

Nice job and it came out real nice. Better man than I .

 

[Will Power]

You've now increased its value...as it's one of one Shrewd move!

I'd like to ask how the metal-work reacted to the dye? Being all stainless, no carbon or brass, I assume it was alright or did it need a lot of polishing afterwards?

Regards, Will