Cold steel recon 1 Cts XHP question.

[J.Vervoorst]

A more general question is why they find it necessary to have DLC on these new CTS-XHP blades at all. The steel doesn't really need it, it's plenty stain resistant. I'd much rather have a nice stonewash finish!

 

[fzla226]

I just can't help to compare it spyderco's that are DLC coated like the manix 2. on the manix 2 at the same price, you have spacers that are DLC coated as well. although the pocket clip is painted. and speaking of DLC coating. compared with ZT, Spyderco and other USA made produced knives that I have, Cold steels DLC is a thinner we'll see how that holds up overtime.

The Manix 2 DLC has a black TINI coating on the clip and the liners. I don't see where you get the idea the DLC on the CS is thinner. DLC is a super thin vapor deposit.