Competition Finish Vs Coated Blade ? New Member First Post

[HARDTYMEZ]

Competition finish is pretty awesome but can be seen as ugly to some. I like seeing the dimples and imperfections.

I like the finish, it's like a industrial Busse..

Why is it discontinued then ? It seems like so many ppl like that finish, and would be much easier and faster rather than coating the blade.

 

[jd4320t]

I like the finish, it's like a industrial Busse..

Why is it discontinued then ? It seems like so many ppl like that finish, and would be much easier and faster rather than coating the blade.

I like it too, must of us in here do. The problem is people who aren't familiar with it ordered it and then complained to Busse. There is a thread Jerry started explaining his business decision to us.

 

[HARDTYMEZ]

Im gonna check that thread out. Thanks

They should just have disclaimer or a note on the page.. This is a raw industrialized finish, if you do not think you will like it. Do not buy this finish !

 

[u812]

I prefer uncoated blades. The comp finish is sweet. I only have two coated blades right now,a SHe and my NMFSH. I am really thinking about striping the NMFSH.

 

[resinguy]

My tendency is to buy CG and then strip them and give them a ghetto satin.

 

[Busto]

For those that were diving into INFI waters the first time saw the difference in price on the Comp as a less expensive alternative to CG so they took the plunge not knowing the
INFI Dimples (don't ya just love 'em) were a Beauty Mark and they were expecting something closer to Satin Finish...I can see why the Boss decided to discontinue due to the
number of returns claiming defective workmanship...HOGWASH....Sorry Boys didn't mean it was time for the monthly bath...

 

[HARDTYMEZ]

Bring back the competition finish with a disclaimer.

If you do not want a Raw piece of INFI beauty, get the cg..

 

[gunfixrjoe]

Coated, but if it ain't coated, I want it blued

 

[clampdaddy]

I like mine uncoated. If I scratch it, I can give it a quick once over in the bead blasting cabinet and it looks brand new again.

 

[HARDTYMEZ]

I like mine uncoated. If I scratch it, I can give it a quick once over in the bead blasting cabinet and it looks brand new again.

With the bead blasting.. Does that mess up the Micarta or the g10 if you hit it. I would think it would.

I do have experience bead blasting, but just on steel and cast iron.

 

[number41]

Coated..... otherwise rust starts developing under the scales or res-c handles.

 

[Noxious Fumes]

Coated..... otherwise rust starts developing under the scales or res-c handles.

Sounds like logical reasoning to that.... Can anyone bring some input/ experience with rust forming under the handles?

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

Here's what the Boss had to say about the Competition Grade Finish, I gotta say it sure sounds good to me Boss…….

If You Like Ugly. . . Howz About A Competition Grade Finish???

PLEASE BRING BACK THE COMPETITION GRADE FINISH, Jerry!!!!! We NEED ugly blades to beat on….

 

[jeepin]

It would be really nice if Jerry just bought a huge tumbler and offered stonewashed finishes.

That would make me very happy

 

[clampdaddy]

With the bead blasting.. Does that mess up the Micarta or the g10 if you hit it. I would think it would.

I do have experience bead blasting, but just on steel and cast iron.

Never tried it on G10 but it doesn't hurt the canvas micarta. A couple weeks ago I ran mine thru the cabinet again with the intent of rounding off the edges of the griping ridges. It worked real nice and you really have to make a purposeful effort to remove any material with the bead blaster. Just going over them quickly while cleaning up the blade and tang edges won't phase them.