Coated or uncoated blade? - cast your vote-pinions!

[VorpelSword]

Coated or uncoated depends on the intended usage of the knife in my view.

If I am going on a guided Elk hunt in Wyoming, I would bring along any knife that will do the job . . .probably uncoated, maybe csrbon steel . . . it is not tht big as deal as long as the knife will do what is necessry along the way.

However, if I am buying serius cutting tool for someone close to me who is about to deploy into an actice combat zone, I would be looking dor a coated knife . . .or at least a blade that is dulled down from a high polish. Nearly every serius knife maker (with notable exceptions) offers their "tactical" knaves with a dull finish or durable dark coating.

It isn't a one or another . . .it is a what iw the usage thing.

 

[The Grendels]

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I like coatings. They protect the blade. They will wear off with use though and I think they look great!

The first thing I thought when I saw this picture was that this what the Tony the Tiger murder crime scene would look like...

 

[ShaiHulud]

The first thing I thought when I saw this picture was that this what the Tony the Tiger murder crime scene would look like...

That's grrrrrrrreaattttt!

 

[Dadpool]

Uncoated by default, but sometimes a coated blade just speaks to me. It has to feel right for the knife.

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