I was thinking of the satin versus coating question when I had an epiphany.
While I have come to prefer the satin blades there is a large contingent of people who prefer the coating and one of the primary reasons is they are less expansive.
I also think new buyers are much more likely to buy the coated models.
I had an idea that had been suggested for some Busse knives that instead of coating or a satin finish(or DC) the knives could simply be left as is.

This would be cheaper than either and would certainly fit with the Yards image.
I think I nailed the name with Scrapyard RAW! ,the bare finish with the black resC handle would look great.

I have a photo of someone's stripped DFCG which should give you an idea.

The idea that Busse had played with was supposed to be like their testing blades which have a sharp convex edge and no finish. I don't think anything happened with that but I would love to know?

Another advantage would be for those of us who like to mod our knives. It would save striping the coating at least.

This stripped ,polished and convex edged Rat is a fantastically done modding project.

So what do you think about the idea of Scrapyard Raw?

How do you feel about leaving the blades raw? single choice
	I love it all the knives from now on should be naked
	I am OK with it and could go for one run of knives anyway
	I don't like it ,I much prefer CG coated
	I don't like it I much prefer satin or Double Cut
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i'd buy one. i need better belts, though.

nice idea Unsub! good points <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> but I'm wondering the effect of an un-treated or "Raw" blade as you say with corrosion? it might be more vulnerable to the nasty rust monster!

I love that idea, everytime I inquire about a custom knife being made by a maker I always ask for it to be left rough unfinished.
Why, because all my knives are users.

didn't busse have that iade a while ago?
yeah... I wouldn't mind, it's just... idk how much money it costs to coat the knives.
anyone think it will really effect price?
???
I would rather have better edges over better finish anyday, and I think this is a great idea... I'm just kinda wondering...

I like a coated blade better myself, though the picture you have listed is very nice looking!

That edge looks awesome.

I'd buy it with a tan handle, whatever it was.

Wow 7 responses in the time it took me to do one other post(it was a long post ,about half an average knifeguy post) ,I guess everyone loves a poll. 50% want at least one and 38% all of them which was way more than I expected. 88% cheap buggers so far <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

My vote was for at least one run because I like the satins so much. I think they are a good deal for the extra work they take.

Raw would be more susceptible to corrosion than either CG or LE but S7 is not going to rust like 52100 but is not as corrosion resistant than INFI. If rust is an big deal for how you intend to use it or because of your climate you might choose a different finish.

I was thinking about how good a Scrapper would look with a nice gun coat but I can't remember if they need heat. What is the melting temp of RES C anyway?

I'd be in for a run sometime. That would make it fun for Modding.

I bet there's some out there who would even take a RAW blade without the Res-C handle. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Then you could really Mod it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I don't like mirror finish, but I do like convex.

Corrosion shmorrosion...just slather them with Break Free Collector and there you go. Heck, I do that with my stainless gear too.

You should have epiphanies more often, that's good stuff.