Blue vs. Gold Foil Blades

[kro]

I know that the 'blue' is just a coating over the blade but what does it do? Also, what does the 'gold' mean? Another coating?After a year and a half of not breaking any blades I have lost three in the last two weeks. Time to get some new blades...

kro

[ 11-16-2001: Message edited by: kro ]

[neevel]

The coloration is just a finish to allow the manufacturer (Blaise Freres, I assume here) to distinguish the different models of the blade, as the real differences (temper, degree of stiffness) aren't something that's readily visible. The BF gold will tend to be a bit less stiff than the blue.

-Dave

[ 11-16-2001: Message edited by: neevel ]

[edew]

Originally posted by neevel:
<STRONG>The coloration is just a finish to allow the manufacturer (Blaise Freres, I assume here) to distinguish the different models of the blade, as the real differences (temper, degree of stiffness) aren't something that's readily visible. The BF gold will tend to be a bit less stiff than the blue.

-Dave

[ 11-16-2001: Message edited by: neevel ]</STRONG>

At the beginning, I believe. The blue should soften up after a while, and might get too soft for some people's tastes. Or so I've been told.

[three_hundred_fifty_five]

Shiny gold and blue blades look fancy. That's it. I've handled flat black blades that are way better for flicking.