The one thing I will say about the colorful blades, they look great but the gun kote or what ever finish they use doesn't hold up good at all. I took my SR M6 out for the first time and the finish is beat pretty [censored] good. I think if I were to do it again and I knew the blade was going to be a user and not a safe queen I would go either Satin or black crinkle.... IMHO