Tkell blade finishes disclosures..

Crag the Brewer said:
I don't know the brand at all, I don't have a dog in this fight......

Kydex Will scratch every knife.
Well, actually it's not the kydex, but the plastic will get articles inbeadded into it, and those grits will scratch your knife.

Pretty knives Should probably be in leather.
My knife and Glock are tools. Kydex is slim, and it holds how I want. Things will get scratches.....

*edit to add. There are techniques I've learned this past year that will lessen the chance of scratches, but there is still a chance. Unfortunately.

-Appendix is a great way to carry. I wish you luck, and hope it all works out for you.
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Out of curiosity, what would it cost to have this fixed blade finished DLC, if it's even possible to have just one blade finished?
The bigger question,, why doesn't Timmy use proven coating like DLC. I read he experiments with cryo freeze, but not sure what type of heat treating went into the AEB-L
 
Crag the Brewer said:
Why coat AEB-L?
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If you coat it you don't have to take the time to polish the blade surface. Just rough it out and coat it, and the rough finish is hidden. Lots of knives are made that way. Like this.....
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DeadPineKnives said:
It's called "Let's just hit production and get this out the door, as long as we make our money now we can bullshit the customer later"
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From the time I prepaid back in July/August, it took over 4 months to receive the knife.
I ordered 80CrV2 then later changed to AEB-L because I'm on the water most of the time. I believe Tim advertised NiB plating on all the alloys. I do prefer a tumbled finish. As long as it's not tool steel, SS bare metal is fine
 
This is the only Tkell I handled so far with the darker finish. It definitely has no blems, but compared to classic clearer nib I would say that the finish looks a bit more "splotchy" - although nothing like you've shown here. I honestly like the clearer finishes better, but I can appreciate the lesser reflectivity of the black nib versions and I can see how many would prefer it for tactical applications.

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vnvman said:
This is the only Tkell I handled so far with the darker finish. It definitely has no blems, but compared to classic clearer nib I would say that the finish looks a bit more "splotchy" - although nothing like you've shown here. I honestly like the clearer finishes better, but I can appreciate the lesser reflectivity of the black nib versions and I can see how many would prefer it for tactical applications.

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I'd like to find out what chemical was applied to turn NiB black. My sample does not appear electroplated or dipped, looks hand applied with sponge or rags.
Tim's 007 is a wicked design. Take it with you next time at Sizzler, whip it out when waitress delivers your steak;-)

**What alloy is your blade?
 
knucklegary said:
I'd like to find out what chemical was applied to turn NiB black. My sample does not appear electroplated or dipped, looks hand applied with sponge or rags.
Tim's 007 is a wicked design. Take it with you next time at Sizzler, whip it out when waitress delivers your steak;-)

**What alloy is your blade?
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Definitely lol. This one is 80crv2. I think that the 001 is still the most effective tactical EDC knife from Tim but this one is definitely a close second.

Here you can see how different the standard NiB looks in case you haven't a reference on hand.

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I have 001 on order, although Chynna informed me it will only be available with the battleworn black. After this Gideon, I'm now considering asking for cancellation order and refund.
Me too I'll take the tumbled finish any day over their black dye wash
Yep, I own a Nightstalker CG with tumbled NiB super durable coating. That's why I feel the black ss is bare metal underneath
 
Tim got in touch with me the other day and has graciously offered to have his plater strip and refinish to his old tumbled finish specs.
Hopefully he'll get enough negative feedback on battleworn that he'll start offering tumbled as an option. Although, from what his boss Chynna said, everything going out the door will have the black wash from here out..šŸ¤™
 
knucklegary said:
Tim got in touch with me the other day and has graciously offered to have his plater strip and refinish to his old tumbled finish specs.
Hopefully he'll get enough negative feedback on battleworn that he'll start offering tumbled as an option. Although, from what his boss Chynna said, everything going out the door will have the black wash from here out..šŸ¤™
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I really like the battleworn personally.

Chynna is his daughter not his boss by the way...
 
XtianAus said:
I really like the battleworn personally.

Chynna is his daughter not his boss by the way...
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From what I understand the blackened surface will wear off, or as Chynna says gets patina over time. Have you noticed this patina forming on any of your TKell battleworn blades?
I wanted to test the finish, however, since Tim is offering to refinish the blade I don't want to mess with it.
I still think his kydex sheaths are some of the best.
The left is an older version (sleek). Can't get anymore minimalist design. Carried horizontal on belt is unobtrusive and stealth no matter what position you're in..
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knucklegary said:
It's a self defense knife not a daily user. I'd keep it except TKell wasn't very clear about condition, and he's charging full prices for "Battleworn" if indeed it means receiving damaged blades.

Btw, the word battleworn should not be used for damaged blemished blades. It doesn't really sit well with some war veterans.
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Most veterans i know aren't snowflakes about knife finishes
 
DMG said:
Most veterans i know aren't snowflakes about knife finishes
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At full price, the knife cost over 3 Benjamins. Besides if Tim or his Boss offered money back on the blade this vet would have been happy to throw it into my bead blast cabinet.

Happy you know veterans!
 
knucklegary said:
Tim got in touch with me the other day and has graciously offered to have his plater strip and refinish to his old tumbled finish specs.
Hopefully he'll get enough negative feedback on battleworn that he'll start offering tumbled as an option. Although, from what his boss Chynna said, everything going out the door will have the black wash from here out..šŸ¤™
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good. sounds like a good fella who stands behind his products and cares about his customers. your problem with yours is solved......glad to hear it.
 
knucklegary said:
At full price, the knife cost over 3 Benjamins. Besides if Tim or his Boss offered money back on the blade this vet would have been happy to throw it into my bead blast cabinet.

Happy you know veterans!
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I hear you about the finish. Hopefully he makes it right for you
 
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