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Is this a virtually scratch proof anodization? Couldn't really understand the technical data on the web.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Mil-A-8625 Type III, Class 2 (what does this mean?)
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8625 type III is a military specification for a type of low-temperature anodization.
Class 2 means that it is dyed/colored (usually black.) Class 1 is natural/not dyed.
It's a very dense, thick coating with good abrasion resistance.
(Although, I wouldn't call it "scratch proof")
FWIW, AR-15 receivers + aluminum parts, and some riflescopes use this spec finish.
Class 2 means that it is dyed/colored (usually black.) Class 1 is natural/not dyed.
It's a very dense, thick coating with good abrasion resistance.
(Although, I wouldn't call it "scratch proof")
FWIW, AR-15 receivers + aluminum parts, and some riflescopes use this spec finish.
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Thank you Tony!
Yeah I emailed Benchmade to see what level of anodization they put on their knives, and this is the anodization that they put on all black colored handles.
Yeah I emailed Benchmade to see what level of anodization they put on their knives, and this is the anodization that they put on all black colored handles.
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Most SureFire aluminum products are Mil-spec Type III
(HA), some are class 1, others are class 2.
(HA), some are class 1, others are class 2.