ZT0350 coating question

mikehopkins

mikehopkins

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I have decided on the ZT0350 as my long term edc. I was curious about the coating on the blade. How is it for wear? Anyone here edc a 0350? Does the coating show much wear? Will be using for daily edc in a light industrial, ranching,carpentry action as well as camping and freshwater fishing. I see there are satin or stonewashed versions out there. Just wondering if anyone had an evaluation of the coating durability and is it needed on S30V? I am not in the military anymore so shine is not a particular factor. Thanks for any info or opinions.
 
The Tugsten DLC coating is an IONBOND PVD coating. It measures up with the best coatings out there, having a Rockwell hardness in the 80's. After 3 years of EDC use, the coating on my Tanto Groove has faded slightly and worn near the high areas where I use the knife the most.

I prefer to have the coating due to increased corrosion resistance. I perspire more than others, somewhat, and it can get humid here periodically. I also prefer the "coated" look.
 
The black DLC coating is the best on the market but it started to get scratched and look like crap a few days after using it. I had mine reground and the coating removed and now it never leaves my pocket.

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Any coating will wear off, but DLC is one of the best and most expensive black coatings out there. It shouldn't wear off too easily under normal use.
 
TMCGLASSON36 said:
The black DLC coating is the best on the market but it started to get scratched and look like crap a few days after using it. I had mine reground and the coating removed and now it never leaves my pocket.

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Nice regrind-work!

It most likely wasn't the coating itself getting scratched. What happens most times is that whatever you're cutting deposits itself onto the coating (such as aluminum) and will rub / wipe off if you have windex and a scrubber.
 
I EDC a 0350 and find the coating extremely durable. I mainly use the knife at work to cut box straps and breakdown cardboard. With a little WD-40 the marks just clean right off.
 
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