Paint vs. Cutting & Chopping

[Doberman_Dave]

I imagine a plain steel blade (lower friction except edge) would cut/chop better than one coated in crinkle black for example (higher friction except edge), all other things being equal.

Has anybody experienced any real difference? Not being concerned with invisibility or corrosion, my first urge is to strip and polish a new blade.

 

[cleaner145]

I imagine a plain steel blade (lower friction except edge) would cut/chop better than one coated in crinkle black for example (higher friction except edge), all other things being equal.

Has anybody experienced any real difference? Not being concerned with invisibility or corrosion, my first urge is to strip and polish a new blade.

Theoretically your hypothesis is probably correct, at least until the finish is worn off, but I doubt that the difference could be felt, or even measured outside of a laboratory.

 

[Cobalt]

I cannot tell the difference between coated and non coated blades in cutting and chopping. So if there is a difference it is too small to be felt.

 

[Doberman_Dave]

Thanks guys. Curious minds need to know.

Dave

 

[Solstice]

I actually pefer painting over cutting or chopping. Although the cleanup and attention to detail is more of a concern while painting, the fact remains that cutting or chopping requires much more energy than painting. There is also the point that painting can be a better time to let your thoughts wonder, it in fact could be considered relaxing and therapeutic. Of course if you're full of anger and energy, I would much rather be cutting or chopping. I guess it might come down to your current state of mind as to which is better. Just my two cents of course.

 

[papathud]

Chopping wood you cut shallow enough that the coating has little effect.

Cutting free hanging ropes the coating seems to inhibit cutting.

If you want to enter into a free hanging rope cutting comp. polish the knife.

Edited to add: the vast majority of my knives(Busse) are coated, this is my preference.

 

[JWBirch]

Check out the "Urban Grey" coating. It is smoother and far slicker than the "black crinkle". You'll have the best of both worlds: slickness, and a corrosion resistant coating. I ordered my War Boar in UG specifically for this consideration.

Something else to consider if you do have "black crinkle" is to take a green pad or very fine sandpaper and bring it down to a very smooth yet still protected surface.

 

[Doberman_Dave]

Today, 04:22 PM
Solstice
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I actually pefer painting over cutting or chopping. Although the cleanup and attention to detail is more of a concern while painting, the fact remains that cutting or chopping requires much more energy than painting. There is also the point that painting can be a better time to let your thoughts wonder, it in fact could be considered relaxing and therapeutic. Of course if you're full of anger and energy, I would much rather be cutting or chopping. I guess it might come down to your current state of mind as to which is better. Just my two cents of course.

Now we're talking the same language. I'll have to ponder the source of my clear preference for chopping and cutting.

 

[Doberman_Dave]

Thanks papathud and JWBirch. I must experiment. I'll need another couple of HOGSH's (black and grey).

Dave

 

[Cobalt]

I actually pefer painting over cutting or chopping. Although the cleanup and attention to detail is more of a concern while painting, the fact remains that cutting or chopping requires much more energy than painting. There is also the point that painting can be a better time to let your thoughts wonder, it in fact could be considered relaxing and therapeutic. Of course if you're full of anger and energy, I would much rather be cutting or chopping. I guess it might come down to your current state of mind as to which is better. Just my two cents of course.

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