As already mentioned - I decided to get a Para 3 in BD1N as it the cheapest way to try out the lightweight version. The knife arrived today and I like it a lot. What I did not expect was the incredibly smooth and superbly done finish of the blade. I am not even sure what to call it. It looks like the blade was first brought to a near mirror finish and then washed with some gentle abrasive medium.
Frankly - this is what I would want to call a satin finish - it is just so delicate and very pleasant to touch. I have had briefly the Native 5 in Maxamet - that was still nice but not anywhere close to the o this one.
I am actually wondering, as the photos I found online show s belt-like finish. I wondering whether there was a change to the finishing process throughout since the production started.
Anyhow - here are a few quick photos. For comparison I also show my beloved Brouwer (knife I like a lot and wish it had the same kind of finish)
Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
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Re: Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
BD1 and BDN1 both take a very attractive finish. It almost has a depth to it, perhaps chatoyance is better descriptor?
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Re: Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
Beautiful knife! I agree with you on that nice finish.
Re: Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
Yeah, I love it too. I've never compared to others, excited to take a look this evening when I get home.
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Re: Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
I have a Manix 2 LW in BD1N, and it has the same finish - I agree, it's very nice. :)
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Re: Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
Is it anything like the fingerprint magnet native 5 s30V finish?
Re: Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
Yeah that's what I was going to say. My Manix I would say seems "polished".Jason Paul wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:22 amI have a Manix 2 LW in BD1N, and it has the same finish - I agree, it's very nice. :)
Re: Para 3 LW in BD1N - awesome finish
I can’t compare, but yes, because the finish is near polished, it shows fingerprints easily
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