What's the verdict on the black oxide coating ?.Does it come off soon after use ?.
642399
No - I lost my first one after two years and it still had complete finish. Used multiple times a day. Amazing tool. Blade stays sharp. Scissors are tight and sharp.
642400
I found that the black coating left a few small smugges on my hands after the first two uses. Nothing I was upset over and nothing that left a stain on any of the fabric I placed it down on. I work on airplanes for a living and I use this leather man everyday, multiple times a day. Worth the money and I even bought one for my brother who is just learning to work on cars. Hope my answer helps you.
642401
It wears onto your hand for a short whike after buying, but then looks good and weathered yet doesnt wear much and doesnt "come off" as you refered.
945689
Actually, I don'tworry about it. Clean the inside with a scotch bright type sponge. The black outside of the cup is inevitable, but actually helps conduct heat. All my cookwear has blackend exteriors.
588969
Mine is black and I have found it does not get dirty looking at all, sometime i see a fingerprints, same as i see on the glass front, but it wipes off very easily.
101909
Mine has a minor scuff on one end from dropping it out the window to test how shock resistant it is. As for "normal" everyday wear and tear; I'm going to say that over time it will show scratches and scuffs, but unless you're dropping it out the window the matte black finish should hold up well under normal conditions.
1830216
I bought two both Mine are black and I luv the way they look ! The durability is in question though. Our N.E. Ohio weather has been hard on the electrical components, rust etc... I did pull them in for the winter but condensation seems to be an issue. Company does warrant for a year and I requested a replacement for one and they sent it, no problem, as long as you have the order number...
718429
I only used the Back to Black. I would suspect it only differs in how long it lasts. B to B lasts months. Does not seem to wash off..i would not use it on tkhe interior finish
1027671
Yes!! After about a year of use. I've tried scrubbing it clean, but it still has black discoloration. Any ideas about how to resolve this?
1614898
So far for me: yes. I have a regular stainless steel version that has some rust and the black coated ones do not. However, black oil comes off on your hands the first several uses (a layer of the coating maybe?). I washed them thoroughly under a sink with dish soap and since then they have been great (no more black residue on hands) and no rust.
1653574
I tried to use alcohol to remove the rest of the decal, and the black coating went with it. I did the entire blade and repainted it.
1377477
Coating hasn't peeled off, but I haven't owned it real long. Maybe 6 months.
1307083
We've had this unit for about 6 months. We've had no problems with the coating. It stays cleaner easier than the old unit we replaced.
541306
Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most... » Read More Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. « Show Less
2163000
I have black granite counters with sort of a grey fleck throughout but they mainly look black. There's zero film. I spray it on, leave it for about a minute or a bit less, then I rub it all around with the scratchy side of the sponge (to pick up dried food etc...) and then buff clean with paper towel (you could use a clean cloth too but paper towel is my preference). Results are great.
1734940
No. Magnets stick it, so its probably not stainless steel. Ive had mine for a month or 2, use it a few times each week to eat lunch at work. none of the black has not rubbed off and i havent seen and scrapes/scratches yet.
1824843
Yes its getting dirty quickly even if you will take care .. Clean not easy ..I think Black its ok also
874830
Have had it since end of August and use it very regularly. It is uniformly black and has not stained anything of mine, though at first the dyes were very stinky...a few days out on my deck, turned inside out, took care of thatHope that helps.
212484
Think Cheryl Perkins answer was spot on. We have the black finish on ours and cant even notice.