Which finish is better for humid climates: Tumbled, Beadblasted, Sandblasted?

[Radioactive]

I live in Florida. While I don't live exactly by the coast it's still a lot more humid here than in other places in America. Now I was wondering, which is type of finish on a blade is a lot more preferable when living in such a climate: Tumbled, Beadblasted, or Sandblasted? Thanks for any help.

 

[CWL]

Actually you want a polished surface, the smoother the better because this makes it harder for moisture to attach to the metal.

The more you texture the surface of a metal, the more surface area you create for moisture to hold onto and attack.

 

[GIRLYmann]

"...Actually you want a polished surface, the smoother the better because this makes it harder for moisture to attach to the metal..."
-CWL
That's so true.
But "Radioactive",
Tumbled would probably give the best "dull/low glare surface finish" from the choice of your preffered three given finishes.

 

[JD Mandrell]

Mirror polished.

 

[Lycosa]

TITANIUM finish!

 

[BJE]

How about mirror polished with a titanium finish? I don't normaly like coated blades except for Kershaw's DLC. That is some tough stuff. I like a very fine satin finish or a mirror polish on most knives though.

 

[Homer49]

I appreciate the other suggestions but my only options are the ones listed.

 

[Jack Black]

Mirror polished. Absolutely!

 

[Homer49]

Mirror polished. Absolutely!

Thats the tumbled I assume.

Can anyone post some pics of these finishes if they got 'em. Thanks.

 

[Lycosa]

Let me clarify my post. I mean a solid Beta Titanium knife blade.

 

[cutter17]

The tumbled finish would be the best for the options you listed. The tumbled finish will have an appearance something like galvanized metal and should be very smooth to the touch. Not only is it good for resisting moisture, but it also will not show marks as much as the others will.

 

[allenC]

I agree, mirror polished is the way to go.

Or you could get a Spyderco with H1 steel and never worry about rust again.

 

[pholder]

choose what you want, then apply a thin coat of car wax to it. problem solved.

 

[Whitedog]

Humid location and if you carry you knife in your pants pocket how much do you sweat? Mirror polished blade, maybe. Any steel will pick up a little bit of rust if you don't keep your blade clean. So pick the finish you like best and keep the blade clean and wipe it down every so often with mineral oil if you are using it for food prep mainly, if not just about any good fireamrs lube will do.It's that simple even if it is a good carbon steel.

 

[allenC]

Any steel will pick up a little bit of rust if you don't keep your blade clean.

Not H1.

 

[Lycosa]

Not Beta Titanium!! Six years in a tank of salt water, and no rust!

 

[LowTEC]

Any steel will pick up a little bit of rust if you don't keep your blade clean.

You should definitely check out Spydeco Salt series with H1 steel then, technology is great