New to knives here..

A

AnarkiXx

Joined
Jul 24, 2009
Messages
67
Im stuck on two knifes, theyre actually the same knife but one has a bead blasted blade, and one is matte black (teflon??) and the steel is 154cm

Which one would have better rust resistance?
Thanks!
 
Bead blasted is the least corrosian resistant option for blade finsihes.

All blasted finishes are not equal, the coarser the blasting media the rougher/darker the texture and the easier it rusts.

An aluminum oxide blast will turn pretty much any decent stainless (such as 154CM) into a rust magnet. Glass beads less so. But to be safe always go with the black blade if you are worried about rust.
 
Thanks both!:)
Im actually choosing between ZT's
I got some advice to go with a spyderco and i almost did, but the ZT just catches my eye.
The blasted one is a light gray, so ill go with the black one right?
*edit* the ZT0200**
 
I'd agree that the black coated one will be better for rust resistance. Rust resistance should only be a concern if you know that your particular situation may cause issues. Most people don't need to worry about it.
 
and the steel is 154cm
Click to expand...

154CM is stainless steel. From personal experience with this steel, it is very rust resistant.

Choose the one that is more visually appealing to you since it is only a cosmetic treatment.
 
CWL said:
154CM is stainless steel. From personal experience with this steel, it is very rust resistant.

Choose the one that is more visually appealing to you since it is only a cosmetic treatment.
Click to expand...

Alright buddy thank you. I wasnt sure if this was a good rust resistant steel or not! Ill go with the black one! looks better to me:)
Thank you guys!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top