advantages of chromium nitride

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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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Chromium nitride (CrN) offers the same corrosion resistance and ease of cutting like the black coatings, for the exception of the color (obviously
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) 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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[This message has been edited by Dexter Ewing (edited 01-04-2001).]
 
Dexter

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

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

John
 
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