For now, I'm in the satin camp....but I could be swayed with the right arguments towards a polished blade. Mmmmm satin with a Northfield trim is just nice.[/QUOTE
I’m in for satin too but agree polished is easy to keep stains away. So I guess I’d be ok with either!
Proper care will prevent rust and pitting.I'll always chose polished on 1095. Want to resist rust and pitting? Polished finish!
This is for the blade only, right? The bolsters will still be polished, no matter what the blade is . . . I fervently hope!
3/11 - 3/14 Phase 5: Provisional
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Provisional: If everything falls into place for special polls, we can hold them here. For example, if everything works out exactly right to vote on a brushed shield/bolster - we could do that in this phase.
Bare head, match striker in satin finish, that's what I'm talking about!
Proper care will prevent rust and pitting.
Pitting = neglect.