"Aftermarket" coating?

Evil D · #1

Does anyone know anything about having a blade custom coated? Can such a thing be done? I know a guy who works in some kind of factory doing nitride coating on gears and various metal parts...i'm wondering if something like that could be applied to a blade without damaging the heat treat.

The Deacon · #2

Evil D wrote:Does anyone know anything about having a blade custom coated? Can such a thing be done? I know a guy who works in some kind of factory doing nitride coating on gears and various metal parts...i'm wondering if something like that could be applied to a blade without damaging the heat treat.

Has to be possible. John F Jensen use to have SS Workers, Hunters, Police and possibly others I'm forgetting, completely coated in both in "black ti" and "gold ti". Can't see any reason why the blade, and other steel components, of model which can be disassembled could not be done.

FWIW - even most, if not all, the all stainless knives Spyderco coated themselves were coated after assembly.

Evil D · #3

What do i need to know about heat treat and temperature and what point it would do the steel harm? I can probably have this done for free but if it'll ruin my heat treat then it'd be a waste.

Donut · #4

There is a guy here who can cerakote knives. I had one done.

#5

Cerakote works very well and does not require hatu curing, so it won't affect your blade's temper.

Here's a photo of a project I did for an upcoming article in American Handgunner. The gun is a lightweight Centennial model. I had it black and tan Cerakoted for the project and decided to do a Sage 3 as a matching piece:

The coating was done by Iron Ridge Arms in Longmont, CO:

http://www.ironridgeguns.com/

The background is "bullet art" shot by Col. Rex Applegate's uncle, exhibition shooter Gus Peret.

Stay safe,

Mike

Evil D · #6

Mike, how does that stuff hold up on the blade when used? How would you compare it to the DLC coating?

Jackson · #7

Those look great Michael.

OP another coating you may want to look into is "Dura Coat" - Youtube gear reviewer "nutinfancy" really likes that stuff... your mileage may vary

jzmtl · #8

Bodycote does boron carbide coating, one of the more durable ones.

angusW · #9

Mike, did you have to remove the coasting from the bevel of the blade after they were done? So that background is about 100 years old?

Jackson wrote:Those look great Michael.

OP another coating you may want to look into is "Dura Coat" - Youtube gear reviewer "nutinfancy" really likes that stuff... your mileage may vary

I've seen his vids regarding the DuraCoat and his knives seem to holdup pretty well.

Gunslinger · #10

Duracoat works great, no heat required and sooo many options. Only drawback is the curing time.

Jackson · #11

That is cool, I enjoy his reviews but I really had no experience with the product outside his thoughts. Sounds like it could work well for Evil D's applications.

Dr. Snubnose · #12

I wonder if Robar's NP3 Coating could be used on a knife....would really slick up its action for sure...I know guys who have had their firearms done with it and love what it does for the guns....I'm told it's a pretty amazing coating...anybody with any experience....BTW Mike: Nice looking job they did on both the sage and smith...very sweet!.....Doc :D

#13

angusW wrote:Mike, did you have to remove the coasting from the bevel of the blade after they were done? So that background is about 100 years old?

I've seen his vids regarding the DuraCoat and his knives seem to holdup pretty well.

Yes, the blade had to be sharpened to remove the coating.

The background bullet art was shot during the 1930's, when Gus Peret was an exhibition shooter for Remington.

I haven't done much cutting with the Sage, but recently tested the new Allen Elishewitz fixed blades from Hogue. Those are Duracoated in house during production. The coating on those held up very well.

Stay safe,

Mike

mikerestivo · #14

I don't see the bolt-action lock on your Sage. Are you sure it's not a Sage 2?

bada61265 · #15

i think thats a sage 2 titanium not a sage 3 right?

#16

mikerestivo wrote:I don't see the bolt-action lock on your Sage. Are you sure it's not a Sage 2?

Yes, it's a 2. Sorry, fat-fingered typing...

Stay safe,

Mike

jforbush · #17

I have worked with all the spray on coatings out there I think....Cerakote is my preferred coating and I have done A LOT of knives and other tactical gear with it. So far everyone is happy. Well...at least no one has complained to me or on the boards about my work.

Post up some questions or PM me...email me if you like. I have a website but I don't know if it is ok to post it....I don't want to look like I am advertising. Just want to answer everyones questions.