Especially with tactical and survival knives, it’s important for their owners not to draw attention to themselves. The stonewash finish therefore reliably eliminates all unwanted glare and also hides many signs of use.
At the same time, however, this does not mean that a knife with this blade finish is not elegant—quite the contrary. The stonewash finish creates a beautiful combination with the knife’s other parts. The new Rybička, whose blade is complemented by a golden handle, is proof of this.
In addition to the Rybička, Mikov offers other knives in the stonewash finish. First and foremost is the Predator made of N690 steel, followed by the EDC knives Patron, List, and the new Elipt.
And where and how is the stonewash finish applied to the blades? It’s created in special drums filled with stones and water, along with an added chemical abrasive, in which the blades are literally tumbled for several hours. It’s from this process, in fact, that the finish gets its name.