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Why are uncoated blades more expensive? #250640 11/04/08 10:53 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 67 O out5yder OP Pooch
OP out5yder Pooch O Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 67	I wonder why are uncoated blades (like limited editions) more expensive than coated blades. I saw on Busse Combat the price of a LE can reach even the double of a normal edition for the same model, while I see like the only major difference that the LE is not coated. For Scrap Yard, the price difference is lower, but however, the uncoated LEs are more expensive too. And I don't understand why... I believe a coated blade requires more time, money and effort to add the coat on it, so normally I think the uncoated blades should be cheaper. Is there something I missed...?

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: out5yder] #250641 11/04/08 10:58 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,098 Connecticut KENKEN Junk Yard Dog
KENKEN Junk Yard Dog Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,098 Connecticut	basically because of more work... full height grind compare to the coated saber grind. Satin finish in the LE requires more time. In Busse's case you are paying for the tiger hide handle as well. Last edited by KENKEN; 11/04/08 11:02 AM. JYD #84 This is my rifle, and that is my SHTF Busse knife.

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: KENKEN] #250642 11/04/08 11:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,113 Somewhere in Northern Nevada tedwca Junk Yard Dog
tedwca Junk Yard Dog Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,113 Somewhere in Northern Nevada	The LE's are hand polished to remove the dimples and tool marks in the steel. This takes a bit of work, just ask Horn Dog. The coated blades are not finished at all as the coating hides the imperfections in the steel. Ted Wilson Dum inter homines sumus, colamus humanitatem. BTW - Winter is Coming.

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: KENKEN] #250643 11/04/08 11:14 AM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 897 Northeast USA Momaw Scrapper
Momaw Scrapper Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 897 Northeast USA	edit: Oi, post-sniped! The uncoated blades are also finished. That is, the surface of the steel is ground down quite a bit and then polished so it looks nice. The coated or "combat grade" blades are not finished... If you dissolve the coating, the steel is rough from the foundry. There's some pictures floating around on the forum here. Last edited by Momaw; 11/04/08 11:15 AM.

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: Momaw] #250644 11/04/08 11:52 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 67 O out5yder OP Pooch
OP out5yder Pooch O Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 67	Thanks!

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: out5yder] #250645 11/04/08 12:38 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 42 California B bradph Lap Dog
bradph Lap Dog B Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 42 California	Can a blade be polished by hand (at home), or are powered tools required? Back off man, I'm a scientist.

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: bradph] #250646 11/04/08 12:56 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,914 California silverbullets Junk Yard Dog
silverbullets Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,914 California	It would take a long time and a lot of work to put a good satin finish on by hand. There are people out there that will do it for you for a small enough fee to where I wouldn't even think about taking on that task myself. JYD #64

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: silverbullets] #250647 11/04/08 01:34 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,297 Middle Tennessee Rainwalker Junk Yard Dog
Rainwalker Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,297 Middle Tennessee	I know from personal experience, nice shiny satin or polished finishes take a lot of time and work... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I really like it when we're given a choice, example the SOD, that makes it a little better if your really having to count the pennies, or if you'd just prefer to go ahead and pay the extra to have that nice shiny finish. Or if you want both!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Or in the SOD's case All Three choices!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> JYD#35 Dog Walkin in the Rain

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: Rainwalker] #250648 11/04/08 01:43 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,914 California silverbullets Junk Yard Dog
silverbullets Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,914 California	Quote I know from personal experience, nice shiny satin or polished finishes take a lot of time and work... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I really like it when we're given a choice, example the SOD, that makes it a little better if your really having to count the pennies, or if you'd just prefer to go ahead and pay the extra to have that nice shiny finish. Or if you want both!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Or in the SOD's case All Three choices!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I agree Jeff, and the pricing on the SODs is very reasonable, what gets me is the Busse blades, there is no reason for a blade to cost 100+ dollars more for a satin finsh, $40-$50 is okay, that makes more sense to me. JYD #64

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: silverbullets] #250649 11/04/08 04:16 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 42 California B bradph Lap Dog
bradph Lap Dog B Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 42 California	So may I assume a mirror-like finish takes even longer? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Back off man, I'm a scientist.

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: bradph] #250650 11/04/08 04:22 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,914 California silverbullets Junk Yard Dog
silverbullets Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,914 California	well, if you did it by hand yes, I think with a grinder it is just a matter of using a different grit JYD #64

Re: Why are uncoated blades more expensive? [Re: silverbullets] #250651 11/04/08 04:33 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,379 Steel Fan Junk Yard Dog
Steel Fan Junk Yard Dog Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,379	Doing your own satin finish would be a lot easier if you could remove and re-attach the handles easily...but you do need power tools like a belt sander. Without removing the handles it is virtually impossible to get a perfect finish... JYD #75

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