(SOLD) MetonBoss PURE Zirconium Black/Oil Slick FRAG Handle/scale for HINDERER XM-18 3.5 (SOLD)

[denverknifeguy]

100% MADE IN THE USA!

I paid $354.40. Priced to turn & burn at $225 TYD.

High-end Show Side Handle specifically made for the Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Folding Knife.

MetonBoss Description: Black PURE ZIRCONIUM: (Zr Atomic number 40) is a lustrous, grey-white, very strong, lightweight and hypoallergenic metal that closely resembles hafnium and, to a lesser extent, titanium. Zirconium is extremely resistant to heat and corrosion and it is lighter than steel. Through MetonBoss's own heating process, they create a unique appearance, that's called "Black Zirconium" or "Oil Slick". Through this high heat, a layer of extremely hard black oxide grows on the metal. This thin black layer is much harder than pure Zirconium, which does not rub off over time. Therefore, it is more durable than black-coated items, such as black tungsten and titanium.

This "Black" or "Oil Slick" color is PERMANENT, it does not fade, tarnish, or change color.

Zr WEIGHT: ~45gr

PRECISION: Each MetonBoss item is precision CNC machined from a solid Zirconium billet at their Anaheim manufacturing facility in California, USA.

EVERY DAY CARRY - LIFETIME WARRANTY OFFERED BY METONBOSS

Venmo for Payment, please

Shipped Insured at no cost, of course.

 

[E-Zman]

Am I missing something or is this scale not black?
Ez

 

[denverknifeguy]

No, you're question is valid. The very high heat treat causes the Zirconium to off-gas a Black Oxide that naturally coats the Zirconium. So, in bright light it is exactly what oil looks like when mixed with water, (Oil Slick).
However, I just took these photos a couple minutes ago, it's wild how the Zirconium has a chameleon effect in different lighting conditions. I've been slowly transitioning my Handle to Zirconium because of the permanent properties of the finish, unlike anodizing that wears off over time.

 

[donkeykong154]

100% MADE IN THE USA!

I paid $354.40. Priced to turn & burn at $225 TYD.

High-end Show Side Handle specifically made for the Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Folding Knife.

MetonBoss Description: Black PURE ZIRCONIUM: (Zr Atomic number 40) is a lustrous, grey-white, very strong, lightweight and hypoallergenic metal that closely resembles hafnium and, to a lesser extent, titanium. Zirconium is extremely resistant to heat and corrosion and it is lighter than steel. Through MetonBoss's own heating process, they create a unique appearance, that's called "Black Zirconium" or "Oil Slick". Through this high heat, a layer of extremely hard black oxide grows on the metal. This thin black layer is much harder than pure Zirconium, which does not rub off over time. Therefore, it is more durable than black-coated items, such as black tungsten and titanium.

This "Black" or "Oil Slick" color is PERMANENT, it does not fade, tarnish, or change color.

Zr WEIGHT: ~45gr

PRECISION: Each MetonBoss item is precision CNC machined from a solid Zirconium billet at their Anaheim manufacturing facility in California, USA.

EVERY DAY CARRY - LIFETIME WARRANTY OFFERED BY METONBOSS

Venmo for Payment, please

Shipped Insured at no cost, of course.

I will take this

 

[denverknifeguy]

Ok, can you PM me, or?

 

[donkeykong154]

My bad I’m new and didn’t know how. Pming now

 

[denverknifeguy]

No worries, it's a learning curve, for sure