coated lc200n?

[ladybug93]

can we expect to see any coated lc200n blades?

ticn or dlc... a lot of people like coated blades. i know salts don’t need the help with corrosion resistance, but the caribbean and native salt would both look really nice blacked out like my pacific salt or even with black blades and hardware and their standard handles.

[Sumdumguy]

There was the Never Summer Native 5

[ladybug93]

There was the Never Summer Native 5

that was a great looking knife. i wish the standard native salt got the same treatment. at any rate, i'm not a fire fighter and it's not a production knife that's readily available.

[Dazen]

+1 on DLC LC200N!

[samdasnake]

I thought one of the main reasons for DLC is increased corrosion protection. Seems a bit redundant in an LC200N knife. But if it's just a matter of aesthetics I guess I get it.

[ladybug93]

I thought one of the main reasons for DLC is increased corrosion protection. Seems a bit redundant in an LC200N knife. But if it's just a matter of aesthetics I guess I get it.

some coatings, like the thicker ones we see on esee knives for example, are meant to stop corrosion. dlc helps a little, but there are also accounts of rust developing under dlc. for me, it’s more about aesthetics and not having a shiny blade attracting unwanted attention.

[samdasnake]

I thought one of the main reasons for DLC is increased corrosion protection. Seems a bit redundant in an LC200N knife. But if it's just a matter of aesthetics I guess I get it.

some coatings, like the thicker ones we see on esee knives for example, are meant to stop corrosion. dlc helps a little, but there are also accounts of rust developing under dlc. for me, it’s more about aesthetics and not having a shiny blade attracting unwanted attention.

That makes sense. Interesting to hear of rust developing under dlc. I've never been into coated blades so I guess I never really looked into it. Tho I will say some of the dlc Exlusives (St Nick's for example) are beautiful. Thanks for the info.

[ugaarguy]

I'd love a blacked out Native 5 Salt. I'd also love a black blade and lock bar to match the black hardware on the current Native 5 Salt. I'd also like unlined G10 versions of both of those.

[James Y]

As far as DLC developing rust underneath it, was it Vivi (?) who stated that his DLC-coated Manix 2 XL was his only knife, besides his Salt knives, that didn’t develop rust spots, including in the liners? For him, he was adamant that the DLC coating DOES protect against corrosion. Even though many years ago, I emailed Spyderco asking whether DLC provided corrosion resistance and the woman who answered said it does not.

I have no reason to doubt Vivi’s experience (if that was him).

I’ve read someone’s post somewhere that rust under DLC may actually be some other cross-contaminated material rusting, and not the steel under the DLC itself. I don’t know if that’s true or not, just putting that out there. Of course, for LC200N, whether DLC allows corrosion to develop underneath it or not is a moot point. I happen to like DLC, and would like to see an LC200N model with it.

Jim

[Surfingringo]

This is something I would definitely like to see. I like seeing all of the salt models offered in both DLC and serrated options.

[Sumdumguy]

Unless you are running blackout missions in a warzone, I don't understand the desire for DLC. It has not been proven to prevent corrosion. It is something to be used in a tactical role or because you think it looks cool.

All I think of when I see a DLC blade, is one of those goober ninjas at the mall.

Each to their own, but I'll pass.

[npad69]

I'd be interested not for tactical or rust-repelling reasons but blacked-out blades tend to be more sheeple friendly than shiny satin ones based on my experience

[James Y]

Unless you are running blackout missions in a warzone, I don't understand the desire for DLC. It has not been proven to prevent corrosion. It is something to be used in a tactical role or because you think it looks cool.

All I think of when I see a DLC blade, is one of those goober ninjas at the mall.

Each to their own, but I'll pass.

Some have mentioned that a coated blade can prevent glare into their own eyes when working with a knife in direct sunlight. Although I haven’t had that problem myself, it makes perfect sense to me.

Plus, some people just like a coated blade. I do (if it’s DLC). I’d like to see a DLC-coated Pac Salt. It has nothing to do with wanting to be “tacticool”. And of course, if the DLC is on LC200N or H1, whether it prevents corrosion or not is irrelevant.

Jim

[Sumdumguy]

Unless you are running blackout missions in a warzone, I don't understand the desire for DLC. It has not been proven to prevent corrosion. It is something to be used in a tactical role or because you think it looks cool.

All I think of when I see a DLC blade, is one of those goober ninjas at the mall.

Each to their own, but I'll pass.

Some have mentioned that a coated blade can prevent glare into their own eyes when working with a knife in direct sunlight. Although I haven’t had that problem myself, it makes perfect sense to me.

Jim

You know, I never thought about it reflecting back at the user.

I've used knives in the deserts or Arizona, to fishing on the Atlantic and I've never had it be an issue(or an experience) either. But, I can see it being completely possible.

If it was the only way to get LC200N(or something else I desire) in a particular model, I'd buy DLC. Otherwise, I'm a satin man!

I would go for some crazy PVD colored blades/hardware. Funky purple, teal, etc.

[James Y]

Unless you are running blackout missions in a warzone, I don't understand the desire for DLC. It has not been proven to prevent corrosion. It is something to be used in a tactical role or because you think it looks cool.

All I think of when I see a DLC blade, is one of those goober ninjas at the mall.

Each to their own, but I'll pass.

Some have mentioned that a coated blade can prevent glare into their own eyes when working with a knife in direct sunlight. Although I haven’t had that problem myself, it makes perfect sense to me.

Jim

You know, I never thought about it reflecting back at the user.

I've used knives in the deserts or Arizona, to fishing on the Atlantic and I've never had it be an issue(or an experience) either. But, I can see it being completely possible.

If it was the only way to get LC200N(or something else I desire) in a particular model, I'd buy DLC. Otherwise, I'm a satin man!

I would go for some crazy PVD colored blades/hardware. Funky purple, teal, etc.

I’ve just had a dumb idea. What if someone like a diver is using a non-coated Salt knife underwater, and the silver blade resembles a fish and attracts the attention of a shark or something, much like a fishing lure? I don’t know. I’m not a diver, and I’m sure there’s probably plenty of other diving equipment that’s shiny(?).

Jim

[ladybug93]

i actually prefer stonewashed and acid washed blades to coatings, but that’s not something spyderco does much of. only a handful of blades are even stonewashed. i think it looks much better than satin and makes for a better user.

[ladybug93]

Unless you are running blackout missions in a warzone, I don't understand the desire for DLC. It has not been proven to prevent corrosion. It is something to be used in a tactical role or because you think it looks cool.

All I think of when I see a DLC blade, is one of those goober ninjas at the mall.

Each to their own, but I'll pass.

Some have mentioned that a coated blade can prevent glare into their own eyes when working with a knife in direct sunlight. Although I haven’t had that problem myself, it makes perfect sense to me.

Jim

You know, I never thought about it reflecting back at the user.

I've used knives in the deserts or Arizona, to fishing on the Atlantic and I've never had it be an issue(or an experience) either. But, I can see it being completely possible.

If it was the only way to get LC200N(or something else I desire) in a particular model, I'd buy DLC. Otherwise, I'm a satin man!

I would go for some crazy PVD colored blades/hardware. Funky purple, teal, etc.

I’ve just had a dumb idea. What if someone like a diver is using a non-coated Salt knife underwater, and the silver blade resembles a fish and attracts the attention of a shark or something, much like a fishing lure? I don’t know. I’m not a diver, and I’m sure there’s probably plenty of other diving equipment that’s shiny(?).

Jim

i brought this up recently as well. i’m really not sure how much of an issue it could be, but it’s possible. i just prefer less reflective blades. although... i was recently taking a picture of my manix 2 under a waterfall and it fell into the water. i wouldn’t have found it if the sun hadn’t hit it just right.

[Bill1170]

DLC does look cool on some blades, but I never buy any because satin blades I can repair or modify myself. Other than combat light discipline, I don’t see any practical need for DLC on a Salt knife. And I’m not doing combat, so the tactical benefits don’t apply to me.

It would be interesting to perform a study to learn which of two identical knives cause the lesser consternation among non knife people, the satin or the DLC. I can imagine that going either way.

[JD Spydo]

I think almost any Spyderco model in the Salt Series would do well with a Ti Ni black coating or any other type of black coating that can endure hard use.

I like black coatings particularly on fixed blades. The maintenance seems to be easier overall. I do think those types of coatings do well in harsh environments.