I used black Rit dye to make it look darker like maroon or burgundy.

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Also bought the T1 none coated, great knife but Kizer being stingy with the sharpening choil. By the way, Civivi Titanium clip also fit on the Kizer T1 to reduce hot spot from the original clip.

https://www.amazon.com/CIVIVI-Titanium-Pocket-screws-T001D/dp/B0B7HHD2JJ