It is rugged stuff

Grivory is, as far as I can tell, a glass impregnated polymer.  It is rugged stuff.  Some users have claimed that the grivory scales on the KA-BAR Beckers are "slicker" than the  Camillus grivory. No problem.    If you don't like the supplied scales, you can always replace them.   Becker fans are notorious for customizing and personalizing their knives. It seems to be part of the culture.Aftermarket micarta scales are  a popular upgrade for these knives, enhancing the tactical aesthetic. In a more woodsy direction,  DIY types can readily craft a wide variety of woods and laminates into handsome, serviceable grips.Like Henry Ford's Model T, you can get Becker knives in any color you want  as long as it's black.Take note that some air knives  While there are always  a few high-end exceptions, that rule basically holds true. Carbon steel can be subject to aggressive rust, hence  stock Becker blades are protected by a rugged black coating that befits these knives' utilitarian function.
Nevertheless, some Becker owners  are convinced the blades are prettier  and in some instances, more functional  minus the  factory paint job.With the grips removed, the metal can be safely stripped with any number of commercial chemical solvents.  Once bare, clean, degreased and "in the white," the steel can be protected by gun blue or alternate methods of forcing a protective patina. These finishes can be remarkably elegant, but they are still vulnerable to rust without daily diligence. 

I've left my factory coating intact. The flat black epoxy has held up for eight years, albeit with some scuffage. I carefully dry it and oil it if it gets wet and never fret about moisture getting under the grip scales. The sharpened edge is usually protected by a thin film of mineral oil or petroleum jelly.The BK-7 factory sheaths tend to get a bad rap. Some folks hate them. Others think they're adequate. If you're a hater, you‘ve got options. As with the grip scales, a cottage industry of aftermarket sheath makers caters to owners who crave a custom scabbard. For what it's worth, I've never upgraded, (although I admittedly pack-stow my BK-7 more than I wear it.)  My  olive drab nylon fabric factory sheath is nothing to look at, but it has always served its purpose. Mine features a pouch that currently harbors: a pair of DMT Mini-Sharp diamond hones, a Swedish Firesteel and striker, a milsurp P-38 can opener, a Leatherman Juice Multi-tool and a nifty little Johnson Adventure Blades Piggyback. There are all kinds of possibilities.   You can let your own imagination be your guide.