What kind of coating is the on the blade ?
1804950
Epoxy. Some people choose to remove it. Mine is still on unless I find it troublesome for some reason.
1911336
It is a sharping steel, but I have no idea what numbers are for hardness? It is not diamond coated.
828713
It's a carbon steel blade. In general it's a good idea to clean and oil *any* carbon steel blade after use.
1183600
The screw on top appears to be stainless as well... there was a noticeable difference in the sharpness of these new blades and my old one that i use almost daily for smoothies. Well worth the purchase.
1653575
I didn't notice a black coating on the cutting edge. If it has one the sharpening process should remove it.
2211180
Appears to be a teflon type coating. Not really sure. I would recommend asking the manufacturer.
698050
I don't think so, the edge of the blade is not covered in paint, its steelcolor.
1842305
Elizabeth... I have no idea what the blade is made of but can tell you that my son has one as do I ... both of us use it almost daily for over two years and I have only sharpened min once... it's very sharp and it holds it's edge quite well!
1322434
Looks like the difference is a coating on the blade. Is it worth it?...you decide. I find the 9154 adequate for my occasional bouts in the garden.
572590
The 340 is bimetal and titanium coated. I have used the 340 and found little to no wear after a couple of hours of non-continuous use. It is way better than regular steel blades.
1865876
I thought about getting the coating on my knife when I purchased it, but decided not to after some research that the coating will come off after some use. With a little care, the non-coating knife will last a lifetime and still look good.
905581
Blade is of a good thickness, the blade has like a sandblasted camo effect on it, with 'MARINES' on the blade. No gold finish. Its a very heavy duty blade, i wish i had bought more to pass out to friends.
541308
The edge of the knife is already silver. The blade has a baked on coating and is not dark steel through and through.After some use, the coating on my knife is wearing off in places.
625651
I do not know a specific name, but the coating looks normal, the surface is not durable at all, bones can already damage the surface.
233728
It's a high carbon steel blade with a baked on black finish to help against rust
1844732
Yes, the coating is tough and will protect the blade, but the bevel and any spot where the coating has worn off will need a light coat of oil as a precaution
2162444
No. There is a small part of the blade on the top that was specifically left non-coated for this reason. I have used the firestarter a few times and it would not damage the knife or the blade. Don't worry about it.