Will heat anodizing a titanium lock bar ruin it?

[olybears57]

Hey guys, contemplating heat anodizing both scales on my large sebenza 21... Curious if first of all, the lock bar is tempered and/or the lock face is hardened? Or if this is not possible with Ti? Will heat anodizing the scales of my sebenza ruin it? Thanks guys. I've done heat anodizing on lots of Ti before... but mostly backpacking cookware, etc.. Nervous about trying it on my VERY expensive knife, knowing full well it will void the warranty! Any info helps.. thanks folks!

 

[Alberta Ed]

I wouldn't...

 

[Alberta Ed]

I wouldn't... not for what $ebbies are going for these days. But that's just me.

 

[olybears57]

Because you think it would damage it? or just devalue it because of the voided warranty?

 

[EyeDog]

I purchased an anodized Sebenza 21 here a couple of weeks ago. It's gorgeous. It was done by Ti Survival.

 

[olybears57]

Was it chemically anodized, or heat anodized? Let's see it!

 

[EyeDog]

Was it chemically anodized, or heat anodized? Let's see it!

Here it is....

http://tisurvival.com is where the process was done.

 

[olybears57]

Still looking for an answer guys.

 

[EyeDog]

Still looking for an answer guys.

As you can see from mine and my use of it there is no issue. I believe mine was fired or heated to get the results.

As with most issues on this forum you will seldom get a consensus or agreement on a topic. But that's ok ...

 

[olybears57]

Thanks.