Stonewashed Rust Resistance

[RedWolf1300]

I've been considering getting an Emerson or Strider for a while now and was wondering if I should get one with a stonewashed finish. I really like the way it looks, but I want to know how good or how bad the rust resistance is on it. I know that the steel plays a major part in this, but I would like to know how well the finish itself holds up against rust, despite the steel.

 

[JNewell]

The blades you are talking about are mostly S30V or 154CM. The difference between stonewash, belt finish and high polish finish really isn't a factor. Even a coating is going to be primarily cosmetic in almost all cases, and in the other few cases you should be thinking about something like H1.

 

[Apec]

A beadblast finish will be a rust magnet for sure.

I actually had minor rust develop on an uncoated Emerson Super Karambit in my pocket. Was able to scrub it off though against my boots.