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Has anyone used Caswells Stainless blackener?
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http://www.caswellplating.com/restgal/black_oxide_restgal.htm
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/black.htm#stainless
Wouldn't hurt to try I guess, if you wanted a black knife.
Keep in mind that all this black stealth stuff is not really needed on knives.
A lot of real time SOF's kind of laugh at this whole tactical thing.
The only part of the knife that may reflect is the guard or handle parts and you just satin finish those. It's not the color that makes something less reflective, but the finish that is the important part.
Sand/bead blasting can make for a blade that can trap bacteria and if used in food prep in the field can severely cripple a soldier with dysentry, or worse.
An untreated cut from such a contamintated blade could get real bad for a LRRP type trooper way out there, without much support from medics.
Soldiers using knives in view of the enemy are in real trouble and couldn't care less what color the blade is.
Most knife usage will be in camp, or a hide, where it can't be seen.
Just using a medium scotchbrite belt on a smooth finished blade would suffice.
But I understand the "it must be tactical" thought processes in todays market. Just don't like it.
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/black.htm#stainless
Wouldn't hurt to try I guess, if you wanted a black knife.
Keep in mind that all this black stealth stuff is not really needed on knives.
A lot of real time SOF's kind of laugh at this whole tactical thing.
The only part of the knife that may reflect is the guard or handle parts and you just satin finish those. It's not the color that makes something less reflective, but the finish that is the important part.
Sand/bead blasting can make for a blade that can trap bacteria and if used in food prep in the field can severely cripple a soldier with dysentry, or worse.
An untreated cut from such a contamintated blade could get real bad for a LRRP type trooper way out there, without much support from medics.
Soldiers using knives in view of the enemy are in real trouble and couldn't care less what color the blade is.
Most knife usage will be in camp, or a hide, where it can't be seen.
Just using a medium scotchbrite belt on a smooth finished blade would suffice.
But I understand the "it must be tactical" thought processes in todays market. Just don't like it.
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funny i was thinking about that when i read in blade about camo finishes on knife bladesMike Hull said:http://www.caswellplating.com/restgal/black_oxide_restgal.htm
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/black.htm#stainless
Wouldn't hurt to try I guess, if you wanted a black knife.
Keep in mind that all this black stealth stuff is not really needed on knives.
A lot of real time SOF's kind of laugh at this whole tactical thing.
The only part of the knife that may reflect is the guard or handle parts and you just satin finish those. It's not the color that makes something less reflective, but the finish that is the important part.
Sand/bead blasting can make for a blade that can trap bacteria and if used in food prep in the field can severely cripple a soldier with dysentry, or worse.
An untreated cut from such a contamintated blade could get real bad for a LRRP type trooper way out there, without much support from medics.
Soldiers using knives in view of the enemy are in real trouble and couldn't care less what color the blade is.
Most knife usage will be in camp, or a hide, where it can't be seen.
Just using a medium scotchbrite belt on a smooth finished blade would suffice.
But I understand the "it must be tactical" thought processes in todays market. Just don't like it.
i dont think i got any training about going out on a patrol with a knife in hand to fight with
i might be a grunt but im sure that all the high speed low drag guys must have got some knife fighting training but not knife stalking
going to have to leave stalking to the mall ninja
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miden said:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mall+ninja&defid=1621843
That definiton's as good as any, Mike. A slightly older variety might be called an "armchair warrior". You know, the kind that have to watch Rambo with an authentic $7 copy of the Lile knife in hand, mightily slashing the air as the hero cavorts through trial and tribulation, helping him fight his way past the evil meanies. LOL
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thanks fitzo
its sometimes funny to hear someone that knows you make knives and asks for some of the wildest stuff even posable and then wants it for the same price as the super cool united cutlery kinfe they got for 19.95 in a sportsmans guide
its sometimes funny to hear someone that knows you make knives and asks for some of the wildest stuff even posable and then wants it for the same price as the super cool united cutlery kinfe they got for 19.95 in a sportsmans guide
Okay, gotcha Fitzo. Say no more.
Funny, even though I was not familiar with the term I had a feeling that a Rambo type dude may be involved.
Butch, yes, the united cutlery deals, unbelievable value for money.
Knifemakers are soooo unreasonably expensive!! Look at all the nice things you can buy from those other people.:jerkit:.......and their stuff is the same quality.
Mike
Funny, even though I was not familiar with the term I had a feeling that a Rambo type dude may be involved.
Butch, yes, the united cutlery deals, unbelievable value for money.
Knifemakers are soooo unreasonably expensive!!
Look at all the nice things you can buy from those other people.:jerkit:.......and their stuff is the same quality. Mike