taking care of ti scales ?

[ginochipchip]

is there a way to get rid of or prevent snail trail ?lol

 

[nick_30]

Uhhh...what....snail trail?

 

[robgmn]

Titanium refinishing pen?

 

[mqqn]

In my experience - stay away from the matte finishes and go with a nice smooth semi-polished finish.

My Acies has been carried quite a bit, as well as all of my ZT and Kershaw knives in Ti - and the only ones that show trails are the matte finished pieces, like the finish on CRK.

Again, in my opinion, it only gives a knife character, and if you want to restore the finish all it takes is a stonewash or bead blast and you are back in business.

Bottom line, snail trails are like rock chips on a car, the only way to avoid them completely is to not use them.

best

mqqn

 

[marthinus]

Again, in my opinion, it only gives a knife character, and if you want to restore the finish all it takes is a stonewash or bead blast and you are back in business.

Bottom line, snail trails are like rock chips on a car, the only way to avoid them completely is to not use them.

Well said.

 

[nick_30]

Haha...I thought it was some kind of ti finishing problem or something...lol

 

[Rapt_up]

Well.. you could bead blast to a matte finish then stonewash to pre snail trail them all over... then they will blend in... or as was said, not use it...

 

[stog75]

Scotchbrite the matte finish...it'll look awesome and is tough as nails.

 

[d.weglarz13]

Some guys like the snail trails, as it always changes as the knife gets more used. I love them. Gives the knife character.