Favorite Blade Finishes - Pick Two

[flarp]

Stonewash and machine satin for me. Stonewash masks the scratches and blemishes from use very well, and it just looks cool. The machine satin is just a clean, simple finish.

 

[Vicarious Reality]

Coated or polished to a mirror, those are the only finishes in my book
Really do not understand why anyone would want a scratchy dull looking blade

 

[james terrio]

Thanks again for all the responses! I confess I'm a little surprised at the strong showing of stonewashed finishes in the poll, and find it very interesting.

 

[unit]

Thanks again for all the responses! I confess I'm a little surprised at the strong showing of stonewashed finishes in the poll, and find it very interesting.

It is interesting...but there are trends in this game that ebb and flow. Recently stone wash is popular...I predict that in time machined swirled finish will even make a comeback
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[james terrio]

It is interesting...but there are trends in this game that ebb and flow. Recently stone wash is popular...I predict that in time machined swirled finish will even make a comeback
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Your pic isn't showing for me Are you speaking of "engine-turned" finishes, perhaps?

 

[Metal Made Fox]

Where is the option for tiger stripe?

 

[james terrio]

Where is the option for tiger stripe?

That would be included under "Forced Patina/Etched".

 

[unit]

Your pic isn't showing for me Are you speaking of "engine-turned" finishes, perhaps?

Yes precisely. I have seen several names for this finish....but not lately in regard to knives

 

[Bob W]

It is interesting...but there are trends in this game that ebb and flow. Recently stone wash is popular...I predict that in time machined swirled finish will even make a comeback

Your pic isn't showing for me Are you speaking of "engine-turned" finishes, perhaps?

Like these Warthers?

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Favorite finish for me depends on the knife. For a utility-type fixed blade, a satin or working-grade finish.
For a pocketknife, a highly mirrored blade, like the old crocus polish.

 

[Ankerson]

I like hand a rubbed finish the best.

 

[upnorth]

Stone washed here for folders. I've had bead blasted rust speckle by the end of the day, clipped to the top of my admittedly humid, sweaty, stinking, winter boots.

 

[james terrio]

Bump in case anyone who might care to hasn't voted yet. This has been helpful, thanks again!

 

[Dan57]

I'd vote, but there's no way I could pick two. It all depends on what I'll be using the knife for, whether the finish "goes with" the design, whether or not the knife's carbon steel and would benefit from a coating or patina...

 

[dark impaler]

Digging patinas and acid etched has caught my interest as well. However, default is stonewashed.