Double Cut vs. Satin: Which looks newer after hard use?

[wacki]

Double Cut vs. Satin: Which looks newer after hard use?

Which would look newer after chopping up a 2x4?

 

[Z51]

Neither.

New is new.

Used is not new.

 

[wacki]

Fine, which hides imperfections the best?

 

[Idaho Jarhead]

Double cut would look newer than satin after chopping through some wood. I have and have used both and this has been my experience.

 

[ChristoDart]

I only own dc and satin and I would say double cut looks newer for light use but if you baton or chop the dc smooths out. All my knives are hard use and I much prefer satin. The only one i have for carry and non "hard use" is my dc pork shank. I think dc is nicer looking. Both are beautiful though. Also, satin is easier to fix back up and clean than dc. SO! IMHO double cut for aesthetics and show and satin for use.

 

[Ramonr]

Same view of ChristoDart.

 

[Gravelface]

Satin cleans better. Super fine grit sand paper and "in my opinion" looks better

 

[Psyop]

I have used this one quite a bit, it has some scratches but I think it still looks good.

 

[leatherman]

Satin cleans better. Super fine grit sand paper and "in my opinion" looks better

Very good point, you must have a bead blaster to refinish a DC blade, its much easier to renew a satin finish by hand.

 

[DanR217]

I like satin and even after a lot of chopping it still looks good, but I haven't used bead blasted infi...

 

[SaguaroKid]

Satin.

 

[dinokay]

It's a lot easier to touch up the finish on Satin Blades than it is with Bead Blasted (DC).

 

[Cobalt]

if you have a bead blast cabinet, you can make DC look like new in minutes. DC also looks better after use, but I agree with Grav and Leath that satin can be toughed up with fine sand paper. I typically use 1000 grit to finish my satin user blades.

 

[voracious1]

Satin. Stropping motion on scotch brite or fine sandpaper keeps it minty fresh.

 

[TIERRAVENTURA]

if you have a bead blast cabinet, you can make DC look like new in minutes. DC also looks better after use, but I agree with Grav and Leath that satin can be toughed up with fine sand paper. I typically use 1000 grit to finish my satin user blades.

Cobalt, do you by any chance know how fine should the sand be to restore it to the factory look?
Tks

 

[Cobalt]

I don't know what they use for final grit, but I have used both 1000 and 1500 and it looks good. They may not even go that far, maybe 800 grit?

 

[Cobalt]

This is all you need to make a DC knife look like new. You do need to cover handles with painters blue tape(easy to remove)


http://www.harborfreight.com/abrasive-blast-cabinet-42202.html

http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/68231-pail-medium-60-120-grit-glass-bead-blasting-media.html

 

[boring]

How do you think that sandblaster would work to give a dc finish to a coated blade?

 

[leatherman]

From experience, trying to bead blast a coated blade can take forever, its best to go ahead and use a good stripper first.

A true double cut takes a few steps anyhow, so taking one step out of the process and keeping your media clean is a good thing.

You can achieve a decent "double cut" like appearance by lowering the pressure for the final blast. You must have a good clear and bright cabinet for that though, its very hard to see where you've been when its that subtle.

I need both new lighting and a new window, which is why I dont do this anymore, tis expensive.

EDIT: to add, I'd avoid sand, its way too aggressive and will give the steel a rough finish, far rougher than glass bead and ceramic media. Also, its rather difficult to get a nice even finish.

 

[Cobalt]

Strip the blade first for sure. I never used sand, always use glass bead. As for finish, it gave me a very even finish. You can see the areas you miss as you are blasting the blade.