Strider "flamed" finish question

[bigcozy]

Strider \"flamed\" finish question

I have seen this "flamed" finish on titanium, sort of looks like case hardened steel. Wondered how that finish holds up, is it on top or in the titanium? Number of people are doing this to Sebenzas and it looks great.

 

[ErickThakrar]

Re: Strider \"flamed\" finish question

it's on top. The effect comes from the way titanium oxidizes when heated. It's basically a form of anodizing. It holds up ok. But can be easily replaced.

 

[Frangible]

Re: Strider \"flamed\" finish question

If it is scratched off, the titanium underneath will reoxidize almost immediately upon contact with air.

I've heard oxidizing titanium when it's heated will allow deeper oxidation of the material. I'm not sure if this is good, bad, or doesn't matter though.

 

[bigcozy]

Re: Strider \"flamed\" finish question

That is exactly what I wanted to know, thanks. Flamed titanium will probably be the new black with the tactical community this year. Looks really good. Here is a Strider flamed titanium zippo:

http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com/edged%20tools/striderized_logo_ti_zippo.htm

 

[Frangible]

Re: Strider \"flamed\" finish question

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Flamed titanium will probably be the new black with the tactical community this year.

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No way. If it isn't small, black, and expensive, it can't be tactical!

 

[FC.]

Re: Strider \"flamed\" finish question

It does not come off.