I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
It really is like a different type of patina and I can't get enough of it. In some lights the scratches are so fine you can't even see them, and in other lights the blade sparkles and has a sort of patina-stonewash to it.
Or maybe I'm just crazy?
Or maybe I'm just crazy?
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
You're crazy, but not because of this
Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
Totally with you, David! I do love that H1 really shows scratches and use. Much like I love this on the SUS410 cladding steel of HAP40 blades.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
Funny, it used to bother me a lot with 420J2 but I'm thinking my tastes have just changed. I really enjoy the looks of a well used blade now.
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
Yeah, and the cladded tool steel blades give you two looks of "use": Scratches AND patina...
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
Not crazy at all. In fact, some of the custom guys are using a Scotchbrite pad to distress the finish of their blades after acid-washing. It really gives it a cool look for sure.
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"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
Definitely the easiest steel to scratch I had ever used. That's why when I see them on here not scratched up, I wonder if their ever used. Mine looked like it went through a war after a week of work and then a weekend camping.
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
I find the camera angle makes a big difference on which scratches show.
This side shows the scratches more than the other.
This side shows the scratches more than the other.
Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
SUS410 too. Character marks!
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
i was going to say you're nuts, but i really like the way ticn wears and makes a blade look like a user. i hate scratches on a satin blade (one of the reasons i don't prefer satin blades), but others hate them on coated blades. i guess i can't call you crazy, just different from me.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
Agree.
I like things that show wear and use.
I like things that show wear and use.
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
ladybug93 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:57 pmi was going to say you're nuts, but i really like the way ticn wears and makes a blade look like a user. i hate scratches on a satin blade (one of the reasons i don't prefer satin blades), but others hate them on coated blades. i guess i can't call you crazy, just different from me.
Probably the one thing I wish Spyderco would do that other brands do are stonewashed coatings like Kershaw's blackwash.
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
i LOVE kershaw's blackwash and stonewashed blades in general. it's the only thing i like about the shaman and i wish spyderco would do it more.Evil D wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 3:22 pmladybug93 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:57 pmi was going to say you're nuts, but i really like the way ticn wears and makes a blade look like a user. i hate scratches on a satin blade (one of the reasons i don't prefer satin blades), but others hate them on coated blades. i guess i can't call you crazy, just different from me.
Probably the one thing I wish Spyderco would do that other brands do are stonewashed coatings like Kershaw's blackwash.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
We need a wear thread. Blade scratches, handle scratches, coatings, clips, micarta, titanium, etc.
Even the picture next to my user name is where I put a big scratch through the bug logo on one of my knives.
Other stuff and some more h1.
Even the picture next to my user name is where I put a big scratch through the bug logo on one of my knives.
Other stuff and some more h1.
"Rome's greatest contribution to mathematics was the killing of Archimedes."
Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
this thread has some good shotsVooDooChild wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:02 pmWe need a wear thread. Blade scratches, handle scratches, coatings, clips, micarta, titanium, etc.
Even the picture next to my user name is where I put a big scratch through the bug logo on one of my knives.
Other stuff and some more h1.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=57250&p=1547196#p1547196
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
Bit hard getting a good picture, but I like the way the edge of the opening hole looses it’s edge over time too.
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: I have come to LOVE how H1 scratches
It seems like H1 would be an ideal candidate for rough stonewashing.