Blade Finish Question?

[44Magpie]

I've been thinking about getting another sebenza and since I haven't owned one for quite a few years now I was wondering when and why they changed from the satin finished blades to the stonewashed ones I see now. Is this a cost-cutting measure? I would think a knife of this quality ( and price) would have at least a satin finished blade. The stonewash looks kind of cheap in my opinion.

 

[Fooj]

Many people like the stonewashed finish because after hard use, the blade doesn't show scratches as readily. Others like it because of the low reflectivity. For those that prefer a polished finish with plain handles, it can be special ordered. The polished finish is standard on all other models.

 

[44Magpie]

All that makes sense. I just never thought of a sebenza as a hard use knife.