Double cut?

It's a surface treatment given to the visible surfaces of the knife the reduces light reflection. It gives the knife a matte finish that is not shiny. It does not affect the shape of the knife or any of the grinds.
 
Its actually a type of bead blast where the knife is subjected to two separate blastings. One being a high pressure to smooth out scratches and other minimal blemishes, and a lower priessure to "peen" the steel and give a nice smooth finish, this peening also closes the poores of the steel making it more resistant to moisture.

Hope it helps.... :)
 
Simply put...it's a beadblasted finish.

Why the term Double Cut? Well...I've heard that it's because Jerry first sands the blade to a rough satin finish and then beadblasts it...ie Double Cut.
 
Dwayne, (or anyone else)

Does the "peening" make it more moisture resistant than other beadblasted blades, or more moisture resistant than satin blades?

I always thought double cut was more susceptible to moisture...???

thanks!
 
WOW :o THANKS FOR THE INFO I WAS THINKING IT WAS SOMETHING WITH THE GRIND OF THE BLADE YES I AM CLUELESS BUT LEARNING THANKS AGAIN........:o
 
xaman said:
Dwayne, (or anyone else)

Does the "peening" make it more moisture resistant than other beadblasted blades, or more moisture resistant than satin blades?

I always thought double cut was more susceptible to moisture...???

thanks!
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In reference to the peening effect refer to my post, ;) yes it does make it more resistant to moisture than normal bead blasting

Dont confuse double cut with normal bead blasting. Normally a bead blast is one pressure, re: high pressure, and results in a rough finish which holds water droplets, read surface tention, and causes undue oxidation. Peening refers to a smoothing of a finish via repeated blows with a rounded "hammer" to close all open surfaces. Peening hammers, high pressure blasting leaves little craters via the cutting action from the breaking of the media. Peening smooths the surface. Thus actively sealing said substrate.

Double cut is most effectively done with a ceramic meda, but not solely with such media. If carefully regulated one can get the same effect with glass beads with some patience. First high pressure, then lower pressures untill the desired effect is made. ie, dont try this at home as you will be at the cabinet for an hour trying to achieve this effect, and yes I've been there. :o

So, looong story short, a rough cut bead blast finish will hold moisture thus causing a better likelihood of oxidation. A double cut blade will resisit moisture, but not cause the metal to resist oxidation, a bead of water if left in place will cause the start of oxidation. But a double cut blade will not hold said moisture thus reducing the chances of a rusty blade.

:confused: huh :confused: :eek: whoah :eek: I think I just channeled the spirit of steel. :rolleyes: :p
 
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