What's the difference between Glass Blast vs Sandblast?
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Check out what Chris Reeve Knives' Glass Blasted and Sandblasted finishes look like in a side-by-side comparison. Both options are now available for all plain titanium and micarta handles from Chris Reeve Knives. Answers to FAQs and how you can upgrade to a glass blasted finish on a new or existing knife can be found here: chrisreeve.com...
Please do a Stonewashed blade vs. Polished blade difference video!
This looks like a great solution for me. I just picked up my first Chris Reeve knife, a large Sebenza 31 plain jane sandblasted and I love everything about it except for the abrasive texture with the sandblasting. I was thinking about returning it. But with a smoother texture I think I would really love carrying this knife and feel better about carrying the knife in slacks or putting it in my backpack pockets.
please do a scratches test between the two.
Wish I’d known when my small 31 went in just before Christmas. Guess I’ll be buying a whole new set 🤣
Fantastic! Thank you for putting this out!!
Sandblasted is dead. Long live the glass blast era 😀
I predict that in 3 years, all your knives will be glass blasted and sandblasted will be the selectable option
Its so much better, well done Tim and CRK
Thank you!! I’m getting my Umnumzaan back tomorrow after being glass bead blasted with the new clip. Super excited!!
Was thinking of doing the same… do you prefer it?
@@sham86ful yes, the glass bead blasted is way more preferable than the sand blasted for my needs. I can seen the benefit of sand blasted for some, but the glass bead blasted was a much needed option for many.
@@Robs_Nerdy_Knives Thanks a mil!
I'm now a fan of Sand Blast. I just love how it looks like it was made with stones and an anvil alone.
Personally I the gripper sandblasted scales and the snail trails that come with use.
Would love to know where I could order a Sebenza 31? Every website like blade HQ, knifes ship for free, knife joy ect are sold out. (Have been for months).
Hello! You can order directly from our website (current lead times are on the order page). We don't take any money upfront and you can cancel if you find a knife in the meantime. We also recommend getting signed up for back-in-stock notifications from multiple dealers so that you broaden your chances of snagging a knife. Our dealers are re-stocked monthly - you just have to be quick on the draw!
@@chrisreeveknives7828 yup, I highly recommend ordering directly from CRK. I've ordered at least 5 of my 21s directly from them. I was even able to get one with my daughter's actual birthday. I either called or emailed them the day my daughter was born and asked what 21s you got right now. Awesome peeps!
I'm digging that glass blasted finish. I got a dozen 21s, can I request a glass blast finish when I send it in for spa treatments?
Yes! You can make the request when you fill out your form.
@@chrisreeveknives7828 Nice! I don't plan to send any anytime soon, but good to know. Hope everyone there is doing good. Miss talking to Alycia and Kayla. =D
What mesh size do you use for the sand blast media?
Can an order that was placed before this was an option request this when its turn comes in the build queue?
You can definitely add glass blasting to an existing order. If you would, please email crkinfo@chrisreeve.com with your order number and the request. Thanks!
Can I order a Polished Titanium Handle?
What knife is that
Could. . . Could I send my Umnumzaan in to be glass blasted? That would probably be neato
Yes! Any plain titanium model can be Glass Blasted. Just fill out a service form when you're ready to send it in. Current lead times and prices are on the website!
@@chrisreeveknives7828 Thank you for the answer! How exciting! I’ll have to fill out a form
If I have an aftermarket clip on the knife, would that need to be removed, or could that also get the treatment to match?
Great question! If you would, please remove any aftermarket parts before sending us the knife. We don't offer any services for aftermarket parts unfortunately.
@@chrisreeveknives7828 Understandable. Thank you for the help!
@@chrisreeveknives7828 So, a micarta inlaid knife cannot be glass blasted or just a wood inlayed?
These people have chosen not to honor existing orders and the price agreed to in those orders by upping their prices AFTER a lower price had already been accepted. They are hiding behind inflation as an excuse, but if the previous prices were unsustainable then they shouldn't have been offered and agreed upon during order placement. There are countless knife makers that don't participate in this type of disgusting behavior. Don't reward this behavior by giving them your business.
I use a lot of titanium wire in my business and prices are so unstable that the suppliers will not hold prices for more than 7 days. You need to realize that your cost is contingent on their cost and understand that the business of knife making is so competitive and knife makers survive and keep their businesses alive on razor thin profit margins. Those that will not cut build quality and material quality and manufacture in the USA have no other choice but to raise prices.