matte finishes,,or ???

royboy · Nov 4, 2001

want to know if there are any articles out there on how to put the combat finish on knives..also,I just like the non shine blades alot.any info,or input would be great,,i have learn so much off this forum,its cool,***like to meet ya all. thanks,, royboy

Chang · Nov 5, 2001

If you're talking about bead blasting, Texas Knife Supply does it for about a dollar per inch.

Ferret · Nov 5, 2001

Chang, your avatar is hilarious

Bruce Bump · Nov 5, 2001

Roy, If you use high carbon steel, try bead blasting and hot blue from a gun smith. If it is stainless steel, just bead blast it for the grey look. In both cases the bead blasting will take the shine off and give a nice matte finish. The high carbon steels will rust quickly after bead blasting. I like to blue them.

indian george · Nov 5, 2001

royboy · Nov 6, 2001

thanks for your in info,now to try it.I have a friend in the 10th mnt div,who is gonna go up against the taiban,,bums..gonna make him a knive to slice ganna ears,,,god bless america,,,thanks again,,royboy

richard rosvall · Nov 6, 2001

Roy- I just bought a couple of small buffing wheels for my Dremel that look like Scotchbrite pads. I was pretty happy with the brushed finish I ended up with.

Chang · Nov 6, 2001

Ferret, Razor made the avatar for people in the I Hate Razor Club.