DLC

[abraves]

Has anyone had their CPK coated? I'm thinking about an EDC and/or a BFK. Thoughts?

 

[ferider]

I wouldn’t be confident about D3V heat treat not being affected. Maybe Josh can answer this. Have always wondered ….

 

[mb>]

REK Knives Josh , saw your email about DLC openings. Are you open/able to do gun parts, like a bolt handle off a rifle?

 

[Edgeoflife]

Can aluminum scales be DLC coated?

 

[adluginb]

I had thought about it and posted a while ago. I’d like to have a blacked out UF2.

 

[REK Knives]

Has anyone had their CPK coated? I'm thinking about an EDC and/or a BFK. Thoughts?

I wouldn’t be confident about D3V heat treat not being affected. Maybe Josh can answer this. Have always wondered ….

I can't recall if the D3V can handle the 500F temps that I use for the DLC... Nathan the Machinist could you answer this? what steels do you use that would be fine for this coating temp?

REK Knives Josh , saw your email about DLC openings. Are you open/able to do gun parts, like a bolt handle off a rifle?

No unfortunately I don't do any firearm parts as I don't have an FFL. and while technically unserialized numbers can be shipped and coated per ATF law I can't coat any firearm parts for $$ unless I have an FFL.

Can aluminum scales be DLC coated?

it can but it's not recommended due to the softness of the metal and how thin the DLC is

I had thought about it and posted a while ago. I’d like to have a blacked out UF2.

what steel is it?

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I can't recall if the D3V can handle the 500F temps that I use for the DLC... Nathan the Machinist could you answer this? what steels do you use that would be fine for this coating temp?

No unfortunately I don't do any firearm parts as I don't have an FFL. and while technically unserialized numbers can be shipped and coated per ATF law I can't coat any firearm parts for $$ unless I have an FFL.

it can but it's not recommended due to the softness of the metal and how thin the DLC is

what steel is it?

I remembered this being discussed before and this was one of Nathan's replies ...

I'm not at liberty to say specifically what temperature we temper at, but you should not get it 500. And since there is some margin for error when coaters are doing these things, just because they say it cures at 450 doesn't mean it might not actually hit 550. To stay safe, I recommend processes below 400°.

 

[abraves]

I remembered this being discussed before and this was one of Nathan's replies ...

Well that answered that. Thanks JJ_Colt45

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Well that answered that. Thanks JJ_Colt45

I don't know if a knife in CPKs Magnacut or AEB-L might have a different temper and might be able to take DLC, but I wouldn't DLC a D3V blade.

 

[ferider]

I think MC might be just as sensitive, not just from Nathan. AEB-L could work though …

 

[adluginb]

I don't know if a knife in CPKs Magnacut or AEB-L might have a different temper and might be able to take DLC, but I wouldn't DLC a D3V blade.

I guess I’m out of luck until ferider sells me his UF in Aeb-L.

 

[REK Knives]

I remembered this being discussed before and this was one of Nathan's replies ...

thanks for posting this!

I'm working on another DLC solution that would have a lower processing temp, not sure if it will work out at this point though. if it does I will make sure to let everyone know.

 

[abraves]

thanks for posting this!

I'm working on another DLC solution that would have a lower processing temp, not sure if it will work out at this point though. if it does I will make sure to let everyone know.

Thanks Josh.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I think MC might be just as sensitive, not just from Nathan. AEB-L could work though …

MC and ABEL are even more sensitive to heat than Delta 3V

 

[ferider]

MC and ABEL are even more sensitive to heat than Delta 3V

Thanks !

 

[abraves]

I know I’ve seen pics of CRKs being coated. I assume they are good to go in that temp.

 

[REK Knives]

I know I’ve seen pics of CRKs being coated. I assume they are good to go in that temp.

All depends on what steel is used

 

[abraves]

All depends on what steel is used

Mine have Magnacut. I reached out to CRK with that question.

 

[ferider]

I know I’ve seen pics of CRKs being coated. I assume they are good to go in that temp.

Spyderco does DLC on Magnacut routinely, no sure how. I think MC low temperature sensitivity is not just a CPK thing.

 

[Blues]

I can't remember the last knife I bought with DLC, but I know I have in the past. I'm surprised some folks would want it on various high end steels.