
Zirconium knife scales: heat/color treatment
Hey everyone! I just recently purchased some raw/unfinished zirconium scales for a Spyderco smock. I did not know if anyone had any info or guidance on how to color these with heat? From info I’ve found online, it looks like you clean it with isopropyl alcohol, polish/sand it to a nice high grit, torch it evenly until it glows and then let it air cool. But that all kinda seems a bit vague. I was just hoping to get some more guidance or clearer info. If anyone has any zirconium scales or components on their knives, whether the finish was applied yourselves or not I would love to see pictures and learn more about it! Thank you! :) I know there’s risks like warping which can be caused by uneven heating? I don’t know this stuff makes me nervous because it’s so expensive haha.