Stonewash or Satin hurry!

[HKG36]

I need a picture comparing the Stonewash and Satin finishes ona knife blade. Any idea which one is better? This is for a microtech socom elite.

 

[shootist16]

Stonewashed has been described as looking like a tin roof. I personally prefer stonewash because it helps hide scratches in use.

The blade of this Sebenza is stonewashed:

 

[Walking Man]

I love Stonewash, although it's really hard to take a picture of. The tin roof was a good start, but not the whole story, because it's smooth, not rough, like a tin roof. Think of a tin roof with a coat of varnish on it, and that's closer.

 

[bquinlan]

Most people find Satin more attractive, but scratches really show on it. Stonewashed doesn't start out as pretty, but it won't change much as it gets used.

--Bob Q

 

[Sundsvall]

My vote is for stonewashed.

 

[lreed]

my vote goes to satin, u can always buff the scratches out if u don't mind a rougher satin-like finish.

 

[torment]

Stone-washed.