I think one of the reasons people keep asking about micarta is the colors possible. We know that RES C, Cordura, and paint are all available in colors. The price increases on the various color options would be no where near the cost of micarta handles or polished blades. This way there could be variations in the same model. Some collectors will want them all. Others would be content with the standard black. I requested the same thing of another much larger knife company. Naturally, they ignored me!