Orange Peel Finish - Scratch Resistant?

[austonh]

I've been curious about the orange peel finish on titanium knives and was curious how scratch resistant it has proven for some of you. I think it's rather specific to custom knives so hopefully there are a good few with feedback here. How does it compare to stonewashed titanium for hiding the wear?

Many thanks!

 

[Scurvy092]

Orange peel isn't really scratch resistant in the same way that stonewashing isn't. They are just methods for pre-scratching the knife so the scratches aren't as noticeable. Orange peel is basically a very very extreme version of a stonwash (obviously being applied in two different ways).

I have one knife with an orange peel (my Rassenti Nirvana) and it hasn't shown any wear.

 

[austonh]

Orange peel isn't really scratch resistant in the same way that stonewashing isn't. They are just methods for pre-scratching the knife so the scratches aren't as noticeable. Orange peel is basically a very very extreme version of a stonwash (obviously being applied in two different ways).

I have one knife with an orange peel (my Rassenti Nirvana) and it hasn't shown any wear.

Excellent, thank you so much for the feedback.

 

[peter r]

Its not orange peeled, its egg shelled. Orange peel shows scratches quite easily. Egg shell on the other hand is quite resistant.

 

[Scurvy092]

Thanks for the clarification Peter!

 

[evanPGH]

My bluephin is fully orange peeled and blasted and it hides wear very well and even when it does start to show wear it still looks good.

 

[tiguy7]

I EDC'd the knife on the right for 4 years. The orange peel finish shows no scratches or signs of wear.View attachment 409457

 

[austonh]

I EDC'd the knife on the right for 4 years. The orange peel finish shows no scratches or signs of wear.View attachment 409457

Amazing collection, thanks for the feedback.