Attention 2019 Forum Knife : Poll - Blade Finish

[wintermute]

Since this is shaping up to be some sort of mariner's knife, I voted polished for corrosion resistance reasons.

 

[BladeCommander]

I have both polished and satin GEC's and I like the satin better. The polish does take a patina, but it doesn't look as good once patina starts on the polished blade vs. my satin ones. Easy choice for me. Unlike the end cap poll, which I am about 50/50 on anyway.

 

[mykel m]

I suppose you're right, but my GEC Churchill developed pits overnight after I cut lemons with it and didn't wash it down immediately. Rather surprised & a little annoyed...

Lemons are very acidic.
Now you know, you're welcome.

 

[JohnDF]

The polish does take a patina, but it doesn't look as good

That is my opinion too. Patina seems natural on a satin blade, but too contrasting on a polished blade.

 

[biomed]

Satin blade all the way.

 

[fishface5]

I'm going satin as a default, which leaves me the option to polish just the bevel for contrast in case I decide that would look cool.

 

[Will Power]

Lemons are very acidic.
Now you know, you're welcome.

CASE cv manages it just fine But, that's polished

 

[mykel m]

CASE cv manages it just fine But, that's polished

All righty then.

 

[biglmbass]

Satin.... my preference by a slim margin

 

[draggat]

knifeswapper If satin finish wins, what’s the possibility of leaving the blade unfinished after hardening? Like with Northwoods? I think that looks pretty good myself.

 

[Ramrodmb]

knifeswapper If satin finish wins, what’s the possibility of leaving the blade unfinished after hardening? Like with Northwoods? I think that looks pretty good myself.

Then it wouldn't be satin??

 

[Travman]

Then it wouldn't be satin??

I think he is referring to just the top portion of the blade. That is how Northwoods rustic blades are finished, with the top portion having the heat scale and the rest having a satin finish. Like this one...

 

[JohnDF]

knifeswapper If satin finish wins, what’s the possibility of leaving the blade unfinished after hardening? Like with Northwoods? I think that looks pretty good myself.

That's a Northwood's "thing".
I wouldn't want to copy that, it would feel like ripping off a trademark or shield.

 

[pjsjr]

I think he is referring to just the top portion of the blade. That is how Northwoods rustic blades are finished, with the top portion having the heat scale and the rest having a satin finish. Like this one...

Oh, I do like that!

 

[sitflyer]

Since this is shaping up to be some sort of mariner's knife, I voted polished for corrosion resistance reasons.

You made me imagine this knife with a bail with this post. Might that be a consideration down the line?

 

[Travman]

You made me imagine this knife with a bail with this post. Might that be a consideration down the line?

If we add a Easy open notch to go with a bail it will really start to to look like a mariner’s knife.

 

[Will Power]

You made me imagine this knife with a bail with this post. Might that be a consideration down the line?

Hopefully not.....

 

[JTB_5]

No bails or EO notches, please.

 

[draggat]

Just out of curiosity, what exactly is the reason that so many seem to prefer satin finish? Is it this particular ‘work’ knife? I keep hearing that phrase around this knife.... seems like most here want ‘tough, dark, not shiny at all’ for this particular knife. Bling is my thing and I usually associate the Northfield brand with that. I guess I just don’t get it.

 

[cigarrodog]

Personally, if I’m strictly collecting, it would be polished, hands down. For carrying and using, it’s Satin, all day long. I also like the uniqueness of the Northfield Trim without the polish. I also wish there was no etch on the blade. No right or wrong. Just personal taste.