What is ZrOC?! The NEW PVD Coating on the Spyderco PM2
Published: 1 day ago
FIRST IMPRESSIONS Series: Episode
Wharncliffe. Rex 121. ZrOC?? Featured for the first time, Zirconium OxyCarbide coating on the latest iteration of the PM2, exclusively from Cutlery Shoppe. Check out what makes this finish so unique!
CHAPTERS -
0:00 Introduction: Model/Packaging
0:46 Blade & Test Cut
2:47 ZrOC vs DLC
4:10 Handle & Dimensions
5:58 Action/Lockup/F&F
7:09 Ergonomics
8:17 Pocket Clip
8:56 Cost & Availability
10:02 Final Thoughts
Resources –
Where to get one? These aren't available anymore as they sold out within minutes, but below is the product listing:
https://cutleryshoppe.com/sold-out-spyderco-para-military-2-3-45-cpm-rex-121-black-zroc-blade-finish-wharncliffe-blade-hex-pattern-orange-g-10-scales-cutlery-shoppe-exclusive-c81gpwcorrx121bk2/
Zirconium coating:
https://blog.vaportech.com/zirconium-based-coatings?hs_amp=true
Where ZrOC ranks?
https://blog.vaportech.com/best-pvd-functional-coatings
Let's talk Rex 121:
https://knifesteelnerds.com/2019/12/02/super-hard-70-rc-high-speed-steels-maxamet-rex-121-and-more-explained/
Wharncliffe. Rex 121. ZrOC?? Featured for the first time, Zirconium OxyCarbide coating on the latest iteration of the PM2, exclusively from Cutlery Shoppe. Check out what makes this finish so unique!
CHAPTERS -
0:00 Introduction: Model/Packaging
0:46 Blade & Test Cut
2:47 ZrOC vs DLC
4:10 Handle & Dimensions
5:58 Action/Lockup/F&F
7:09 Ergonomics
8:17 Pocket Clip
8:56 Cost & Availability
10:02 Final Thoughts
Resources –
Where to get one? These aren't available anymore as they sold out within minutes, but below is the product listing:
https://cutleryshoppe.com/sold-out-spyderco-para-military-2-3-45-cpm-rex-121-black-zroc-blade-finish-wharncliffe-blade-hex-pattern-orange-g-10-scales-cutlery-shoppe-exclusive-c81gpwcorrx121bk2/
Zirconium coating:
https://blog.vaportech.com/zirconium-based-coatings?hs_amp=true
Where ZrOC ranks?
https://blog.vaportech.com/best-pvd-functional-coatings
Let's talk Rex 121:
https://knifesteelnerds.com/2019/12/02/super-hard-70-rc-high-speed-steels-maxamet-rex-121-and-more-explained/