New Handle on Old Cold Steel Tanto

[BrewerGeorge]

I have an old CS Tanto that I got for Christmas 20+ years ago. The steel is still great, but the handle is coming apart. It is something like neoprene, that has broken down over the years and is gummy and sticky - leaving black residue on your hands after handling.

Can anybody recommend resources to help me replace the handle wrap? Has anyone taken the rubber handle off one of these before?

 

[BrewerGeorge]

FYI, I contacted Cold Steel a few days ago and they responded today saying that they have a $20 service that will refurbish the knife including replacing the handle, sharpening and polishing the blade. For twenty, I'll send it back to Mama to be fixed.