why do people want blade coatings with little reflection?

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Real operators know about this stuff.

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running off to buy stock in Krylon/ dupont chemical now....:D
 
because thats the style they like in a knife. Nothing wrong with that or mall ninja-y. Personally, i prefer a satin finish or the stonewashed finish that comes on Emersons. I only own one knife with a black blade and its so scratched to hell that i mite as well take some steel wool to it and make it look like a satin finish.
 
No, sir, Heardheart, I assure you I have and had no intention or worry about impressing anyone around here. And, of course, dorito monk, the meeting in person thing was simple to have a reasonable conversation about these issues, and for you to see I'm not an 8 year old.

At the end of the day around here, you can write for hours about different steels down to the most basic level. You can rant on and on about edge angle and how much paper you can cut with your magic steel and it super thin edge angle.
But if you care about rust, or God forbid, that your folder has a lock that actually works, you have to be some type of mall ninja, who only wants to sneak around without anyone seeing you knife. Of course that's only when you're not abusing you folder by doing anythng but cutting with it.

I just see a high and mighty class around here and find it distubing. But, I have little doubt that some are disturbed by my thoughts on knives as well. -Do what you do, and think as you like. As I said before, I don't care what most you you think, but some probably do, and I'd rather not see you high and mighties put lables on them basied on what they like and you don't.
 
BackWoodsPuppy said:
I suppose just because it looks all 'spec ops' and cool :) I prefer a satin or forge scale meself...
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I have a few blades with black coating because I liked the designs and they didn't come another way, like my CRKT M60, CRKT Dragon, CRKT Stiff KISS and my CRKT Apache II, the Apache coating I like because it seems like the Ti-Nitride helps it cut well, being that its very slick, but thats just me.
I only got my Griptilian with a black coating because I wanted the blade to match the hardware on it, its the 551SBKSN, it serves no purpose for me really, I wanted to keep the common theme of the knife with Tan and Black.:cool:
And when I build customs from L6 or similar steels, I force a mustard patina on it just as a rust preventative.
I myself, will buy something based on design and materials, if It's coated and I don't like it, I'll use it and the coating will wear down overtime, or there's the good old chemical way to remove it.
 
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Allyourblood, perhaps you're right. But I think the difference is that when I recommend against certain locks, (which is what I assume you refer to) like a liner-lock for instance, I do so in hope that some one wont buy one thinking it's made for hard use, like so many here will tell you. -My goal is to avoid someone getting hurt.
On the other hand, those who bash coated blades aren't trying to help anyone, they're just trying to say they think coated blades are stupid, and that you're ...something less if you like them.

Does anyone here actually believe people buy black coated knives for "light dscipline. Other than for the chance you want to trim a thread and don't want to freak the old lady out whos standing across the steet.
 
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I've got a couple. They're okay. I don't care for the black coating myself, but it won't stop me from buying a knife -- if the blade steel is already of decent corrosion resistance, I'd be inclined to remove the coating. If it's like my 806D2, I'd be inclined to leave it on. Count me among those who kinda likes the look of a coated blade after the coating is wearing off. Love users:

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Oh, and for the record, I just bought a Ka-Bar ZK Kharon tanto with neon green handle scales and a black-coated blade! The thing looks ridiculous, and that's pretty much the entire reason I bought it. It's fun.

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That's a great knife. I sold one of mine to a friend and he didn't care for the coating either, so he had it bead-blasted. That was a big mistake as the next time a saw the knife it was brown.
 
Siggyhk said:
That's a great knife. I sold one of mine to a friend and he didn't care for the coating either, so he had it bead-blasted. That was a big mistake as the next time a saw the knife it was brown.
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My crew chief bought the same 806D2 and took his blade coating off immediately. He's carried it every day for about the last four years (same as me), and despite never oiling the blade, it's spotless -- not a hint of rust to be found. Considering this is daily pocket carry in southern California, I'm impressed, to say the least. Great knife -- wish BM still sold this particular configuration.
 
Invariably, most of the coated folder blades are already stainless. And plenty of knives are sold for their tactical styling, some brands are built entirely upon it.
 
Initially I preferred non-coated, but having used some DLC folders for light EDC, that coating holds up pretty well and I don't mind it so much. I've also found that it has an amazing ability to somewhat recover after being scratched up from keys or such.

I've developed an affinity for full DLC folders, other coatings that don't stick after a couple of swipes- forget about it, I'll take satin, stone wash or any other finish. I don't mind the scratches, they just have to earn their place on the blade, so to speak. I also like the feel of DLC Ti scales, they have a slight velvet feel to them. DLC coated clip is icing on the cake.

Certainly would not use any coated blade for food prep.
 
I personally don't care what color the blades are, but I do prefer coatings on carbon steel blades for the bit of extra corrosion protection. Also, I prefer smooth coatings (Teflon, DLC, and the like) to the crinkle-coat, baked on powder coatings; they just seem to hold up better. With that being said, I would like to see some crazy coating colors like day-glow orange with lime-green tiger stripes. I'm serious. If you are going to put it on an everyday woods knife and you're not worried about being "covert", why not have some fun and try something different? You're damn sure not going to lose it, either.
 
damn right... my EDC is a D2 bladed folder from Ka-Bar with a pink handle, and I haven't lost it yet. it also got me out of jail one night... long story.
 
Me? I like both coated/uncoated, for different situations. For the knife I EDC, I want something plain (satin or stone washed), semi-rust-resistant or stainless. It allows me to cut food without worry and after receiving scratches, it doesn't look completely scratched up. Also, I have had a self-defense situation where I was happy to have a shiny blade that could be seen by an attacker. I never had to use the knife and I am very thankful for that. I talked him down and, with pepper spray in one hand and a blade in the other, convinced him that it was unwise to attack me and my girl.

Coated blades have their purposes for me too. I think some of them just look cool, such as a black coated blade with a lighter, titanium handle. It just looks different - you are free to call me a mall ninja :) The main reason I like coatings are for my woods knives made of carbon steel. It helps keep the rust under control, especially under/around the handle scales.

If people out there prefer the look of black blades because they can hide in the darkness and play out ninja fantasies, or just because they think it looks cooler, more power to them. Some people like a Smith model 19 and some like a Glock model 19. I can appreciate them both ;)
 
Dorito Monk said:
Personally, I couldn't care less what most people think or say on this issue. Most uncoated blade resists rust, and most look better in general.

Those who think their speacial because that would never consider an uncoat blade don't me $&%@ to me. I love uncoated blades, and I don't care at all whether people can see my knife in the dark. I like the fact that it I have my knife open in public, people are less likely to freak out than if I was carrying a tacticool black partially serrated mall ninja blade.

They look better, and don't rust because I learned how to take care of my knives when I was eight years old. The first part in opinion, the second if fact.
I think those who only consider coated blades think too much of themselves as Operators, when in reality they just play too much cowaduty. I have a few coated blade, and there isn't one I wish wasn't uncoated. Uncoated blasde are functional. Coated blades are decorative.
Most guys love a black blade, but then cry when it gets all scratched up.
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I know this is an old post but this is pathetic. The freshmen at high school argue less than this. Grow up dude and let people buy what they want. It's their money, not yours.

Honestly I couldn't care either way concerning coatings. Satin knives look nice. Forge scale looks nice. Some coatings look nice. It all depends on the knife.
 
How else are you going to stealthily remove the enemy sentries one by one in awesome tacticlol hand to hand combat?

I dont mind non-reflective finishes, since I'm not big in mirror polished blades, but if someone's going to cover a blade in chemichal junk I'd appreciate more colors and more funky desings. As ugly as they may look, orange knives are truly visible when dropped (although orange scales are enough), and I miss flowers or logos or cool GunKote drawings.

Just realized I'm guilty of necromancy, I'm very sorry.:oops:
 
ZachZimmey said:
I know this is an old post but this is pathetic. The freshmen at high school argue less than this. Grow up dude and let people buy what they want. It's their money, not yours.

Honestly I couldn't care either way concerning coatings. Satin knives look nice. Forge scale looks nice. Some coatings look nice. It all depends on the knife.
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I know this is your first post but high school freshmen know better than to respond to a seven-year-old post, no matter how pathetic they deem it.
 
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