Wow, really, stone washing makes the 007 this durable? Your keys do not scratch the surface at all? I might change my mind and decide to get a SWGG. I wonder too if I got a SWGG if I can then get it bead blasted or if stonewashing the surface wouldn't be needed if I decided to get it bead blasted.
I think carrying it with keys probably does scratch it, but it only adds to the 'scratches' purposely created by the stonewashing? There have been many discussions by members ranging from "don't scratch my precious" to :nana: "USE IT!" I fall into the latter category.
But back to the durability, as you know, titanium is already a forgiving surface. Scratches are easily removed by polishing or buffing, which is, in essence, lifting a small amount of surface away and leaving a clean surface. No doubt, an unscratched Spy surface is beautiful.
However, my buddy Scout24 'pocket washed' his with constant carry in his pocket with keys, etc. and he loves the patina it has taken on.
So, IMHO, the stonewashing coupled with the gunner grip creates a surface in which additional marks/scratches simply perpetuate the original finish.
Again, I think this conversation is probably appropriate since this is the SWGG thread, but if not, Dave and mods, I apologize.
(But as I said in my thread, the SWGG is worth every penny!!!) :thumbsup: