Here's a Model 20 Yukon Skinner that I just received from that on line auction house. I'm a stag purist but this is a nice package dressed in brown micarta.

Best,
Warren

Warren,
Looks like the "old" black to me...Nice knife!
Best, Capt. Chris

Warren,
You scored a nice #20 there. I really like the engraving "Yukon Skinner" on the blade. The original Owner had a great idea back then.

Warren,

Give it up.

You have been bitten by the micarta bug............

Captain,

I'll be honest. I've heard you guys discussing micarta colors in the past. You refer to this as an old black but it looks somewhat "brownish" to me. I confess that I'm not that up on micarta. Could you explain please?

Best,
Warren

Tom,

Bitten by the micarta bug? Kevin and Tony think I've lost my mind!

Best,
Warren

Mike,

Thanks for your generous comments. I like the engraving too.

Best,
Warren

Warren,
The "Old Black" Micarta has a blend of black / green / brown grain to it that will look different than the current Black Micarta, depending on the cut & grind. You need to compare this Model #20 with the current Black Micarta to see the difference. With the round handle you have the difference will not be as apparent though. It is more obvious with a Model #14 with finger grooves. Some people actually think they have "Brown" Micarta, but I am told there is no mistaking the real thing. Unfortunatly I have never handled a "Brown" yet.
BTW - I seriouly considered chasing that #20 you picked up, due to the engraving, but I got distracted from the Auction & missed the ending.

Thanks for the reply Mike. I actually just placed a bid near the end of the closing never thinking that I would win this knife. You never know, it didn't sell for much.
I'm not sure what color this is, but it looks darn good on this knife.

Best,
Warren

Warren,
YOU'RE THE KING OF CROWN!
Now you wanna be THE MICARTA MAN????
Really nice knife! That older black Micarta is cool.
When you need to make room for some more stag, you know where I live!
Tony