advantages of chromium nitride

[STAYSHARP]

I am considering buying an emerson that has the chromium nitride coating, I was wondering what advantages/disadvantages this coating gives. I know emerson only made a few of these knives with this type of coating, so is it an investment also? I would also like to know how it wears compared to the black-t coating? thanks to anyone who can help.................

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[Dexter Ewing]

Chromium nitride (CrN) offers the same corrosion resistance and ease of cutting like the black coatings, for the exception of the color (obviously

) From a manufacturing standpoint, CrN does not require the high temperatures to bake on the coating, so there is no need for post-coating heat treatment to re-adjust the temper. Thus, CrN is cheaper than black.

Derek or Ernie - if there are any other bits of technical info about CrN, please supplement what I said. I'd be interested in knowing more about the technical side of it. TIA.

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In memory of James K. Mattis

[This message has been edited by Dexter Ewing (edited 01-04-2001).]

 

[John Hollister]

Dexter

Derek is "Off Line" for a few days. He's moving.

I'd be interested in more on this coating as well.

John

 

[Dexter Ewing]

Thanks John, I forgot that he is making the transition to "civilian life"

He'll probably be at SHOT show with the rest of the EKI crew?

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[John Hollister]

He will. Unfortunatly I can't make it this year.

 

[Dexter Ewing]

John - you and me both

However, I am planning to go next year when they return to Vegas!! Can't wait!!

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[STAYSHARP]

IS DEREK ON LINE YET TO ANSWER MY ? BTTT..

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