Electropolishing. This is similar to an electroplating process, in reverse, and many plating shops can do it.
There is no best steel but for a stainless grade for a high end knife..I would recommend 440c for its corrision resistance and mirror finish properties.
The finish. Most people prefer stainless with a high shine (polished) finish. Satin has a dull finish to it (unpolished)
Satin is a finish on the stainless steel which changes its look.
It is a finish which is being used on many appliances. It is one color or shades of one color which looks like stainless steel but when you touch it, it does not leave fingerprints like stainless steel.
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hairline stainless steel is pointing to its finish or type of coating. literally it has fine or minute straight lines like hair on its finish.
ProtectaClear is a protective coating that is designed for protecting stainless steel.
Chrome is used with iron to create stainless steel alloys.
Yes, stainless steel is fine with this process.
Sandblasting is one way of producing a matte finish.
The hardness of stainless steel varies with the alloy and the finish treatment(s). There are hundreds of different stainless steels, and they come in a range of hardness. In addition, there are many ways to treat steel (stainless or otherwise) to increase (or even decrease) its hardness.
The hardness of stainless steel varies with the alloy and the finish treatment(s). There are hundreds of different stainless steels, and they come in a range of hardness. In addition, there are many ways to treat steel (stainless or otherwise) to increase (or even decrease) its hardness.