Why so many bead blasted blades?

serratededge

serratededge

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Just wondering why the good folks at Kershaw use so many bead blasted blades for their non-black coated knives? Why not use more satin finished styles such as the Lahar?

The new stonewashed style looks very nice and I can`t wait until the Junkyard Dog II comes out with it, ;)
 
Thomas, that is a very honest answer. I prefer satin finish on my blades but I understand it is easier and maybe less expensive to finish with a bead blast. A satin blade will cut better from my experience than a coated blade and on the bead blasted it may be less but I am tired of the bead blasted look. That is why my ERNG2 satin is like a scapel.

RKH
 
Thomas W said:
In truth, it's a fairly easy finish for us to do with volume manufacturing.
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Ahh`, thank you for the reply and honest answer Thomas. I figured as such. Personally, I neither hate, nor love them, so I`m happy with them. If it costs a bit more to use a satin finish, I would pay extra for that option and I think many users would too.

You guys offer so many knives with many different options, I hate to ask for more but, maybe offer a few of the more popular models with a satin finish and see how well they move. (cause you know most of us have to have another reason to buy more Kershaws :p)
 
Ive noticed that gunk likes to stick to my Leek alot more than other knives without the bead blast. Its also the only finish ive had rust form on. Huh... Im considering doing a brushed finish on my leeks handle and hand rubbing the blade. I think it would look neat.
 
You mean something like this? :D Sorry, but the scales are the coarse G-10...

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The good thing about satin finishes is how easy it is to do yourself. On the other hand, stonewashed and bead blasted finishes are difficult for people to do at home. I like modifying my tools, so the bead-blasted finish is no big deal.
 
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