Blade finishing & coating
Satin, mirror, stonewash, bead-blast and black coatings — the surface that defines your blade's look and its corrosion resistance. Matched to the category and the unboxing photo.
Knife blade finishing service
Finish is both cosmetic and functional: it sets the perceived tier of the knife and affects corrosion resistance and glare. We offer hand-rubbed satin, high mirror polish, stonewash that hides field scratches, bead-blast matte, and durable black coatings (black oxide, titanium nitride, ceramic/Cerakote-style) for tactical and outdoor lines. We match the finish to your category and price point.
Part of OEM Manufacturing — quoted within your production program.
Where this is used
- Hand-rubbed satin — kitchen & premium chef
- Mirror polish — gift-tier and showcase blades
- Stonewash — EDC and outdoor, hides scratches
- Bead-blast matte — tactical, low glare
- Black coatings — tactical & hard-use corrosion resistance
Specifications
| Finish | Look | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Satin | Brushed lines | Kitchen, chef |
| Mirror | Reflective | Gift, showcase |
| Stonewash | Tumbled matte | EDC, outdoor |
| Coated (black) | Matte black | Tactical, hard-use |
How it runs in production.
Choose
Finish selected for category, look and corrosion needs.
Surface prep
Blade ground and surface-prepped to the level the finish requires.
Apply
Satin/mirror/stonewash/blast applied, or blade coated and cured.
Inspect
Checked for evenness, coverage and defects against the sample.
Quality. Finish is inspected for consistency, coverage and adhesion (for coatings) against the approved sample; coated blades are checked for edge coverage and cure.
MOQ & lead time. Finishing is part of OEM production — MOQ from 300 units per SKU. Coatings may carry a small per-unit charge depending on type.
Frequently asked.
Coatings (black oxide, ceramic) add the most corrosion protection; stonewash and bead-blast also help by breaking up the surface. Mirror shows fingerprints and water spots most.
Yes — tumbled stonewash is popular for EDC and outdoor exactly because field scratches blend in.
Yes — ceramic and titanium-nitride coatings in black and other colors for tactical and outdoor lines.