Question about Emerson Black Blades, how do they ware.

How does the coating hold up? Well. .. It doesn't. But! The emerson product is exactly what it is and the fans hold the nuances as stellar standard. A worn black emerson blade is as pomp as a motorcycle tire worn out on the outer edges.
 
choombak said:
Emerson knives also come in uncoated or satin versions, and they do not typically rust if reasonably cared for. Your knife should be okay, its just exposed 154CM like a satin finish.
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Good deal. Thanks for that. I was hoping someone would say that. Now to find a pic. Like I said earlier, the CS Recon1 looks pretty bada$$ without the coating so there is no reason (I wouldn't think) an Emerson slab wouldn't.
 
Like most folders, poorly if your goal is for the black blade to not wear. Running the blade through one piece of wood will damage the black coating in a fashion that annoys many users (myself included). In some cases, the coatings seem to increase resistance over other finishes on certain types of cutting.

Some people like the look of a black blade as it scratches and wears, but I personally do not. Additionally, I find a stonewashed finish to provide superior corrosion resistance than most coatings after they have worn, not to mention incredible ability to hide even the more passionate of "love marks".
 
pnsxyr said:
Some people like the look of a black blade as it scratches and wears, but I personally do not. Additionally, I find a stonewashed finish to provide superior corrosion resistance than most coatings after they have worn, not to mention incredible ability to hide even the more passionate of "love marks".
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I think the "black" thing was design as a non reflective surface for what were silver color blades so on a bright moon lit night, the chance reflection off a silver colored blade could honestly be seen by an enemy you were trying to hide from, or remain undetected.

Honestly I think take two identical knives, one with black, and the other with a silver colored blade, and the Lighter Blade Looks Larger to me.

I have never had an Emerson Stone Washed blade out on a bright moon lit night, but I am sure the Semi Dull Stone Washed finished does kill some reflection.

In the end Black is beautiful, until it become ugly, or customized from usage.
 
pnsxyr said:
Some people like the look of a black blade as it scratches and wears, but I personally do not. Additionally, I find a stonewashed finish to provide superior corrosion resistance than most coatings after they have worn, not to mention incredible ability to hide even the more passionate of "love marks".
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I think the "black" thing was design as a non reflective surface for what were silver color blades so on a bright moon lit night, the chance reflection off a silver colored blade could honestly be seen by an enemy you were trying to hide from, or remain undetected.

Honestly I think take two identical knives, one with black, and the other with a silver colored blade, and the Lighter Blade Looks Larger to me.

I have never had an Emerson Stone Washed blade out on a bright moon lit night, but I am sure the Semi Dull Stone Washed finished does kill some reflection.

In the end Black is beautiful, until it becomes ugly, or customized from usage.
 
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