Satin finish on wrenches.

[tightwad_wrencher]

Anybody else here a fan of the satin finish that the old thorsen wrenches had? I am, I dislike high polish chrome tools too flashy . They make me want to keep them in the tool box and stare at them instead of using them.

 

[Exceller8]

I used to care if the wrenches were chrome or satin but now that I have a large mix of both I really don't care. If I was starting over I would go with all satin for sure.

 

[OutsideMachinist]

I always get satin finish if its an option. Prefer that and black oxide to chrome. Just my preference.

 

[sonvolt]

I have both and prefer the satin finish, better grip when things get oily and greasy

 

[Gmonkee]

Although it goes against the 'tightwad' part of your screen name go Euro.

There are options in styles all in satin finish.

I like the black oxide best but mostly its shine or brown oxide finish in my toolboxes. Gotta go with what works best no matter the finish option.

 

[slyonedoofy]

I always get satin finish if its an option. Prefer that and black oxide to chrome. Just my preference.

What is the benefit of black oxide?

 

[wagzilla]

I like the black chrome with gold Engraving!!

just saying
james

 

[KamiCrit]

What is the benefit of black oxide?

No chrome chips to flake off and get logged in your turbo jet engine or nuclear power reactor.

 

[Conductor562]

Another vote for satin here. Stays looking nice longer and can usually save you a few bucks as well.

I understand the benefits of Black Oxide for certain professions, but I personally hate it.

 

[OutsideMachinist]

What is the benefit of black oxide?

No chrome chips to flake off and get logged in your turbo jet engine or nuclear power reactor.

No reflection. Both are cheap rust preventers, bo and satin compared to chrome. Both have better grip to me especially when oily/greasy.

 

[erty67]

I also prefer satin. no special reason why, just what I'm used to I guess.

 

[tightwad_wrencher]

No reflection. Both are cheap rust preventers, bo and satin compared to chrome. Both have better grip to me especially when oily/greasy.

Better grip for sure, after you drop the wrench into a pan of gear oil. I can't say where I've learned that from....

 

[retDAC]

Although it goes against the 'tightwad' part of your screen name go Euro.

There are options in styles all in satin finish. ...

Proto offers satin finish on its wrenches.

 

[Exceller8]

Proto offers satin finish on its wrenches.

 

[Jweebothee]

I also prefer satin or black over polished chrome, I'm not a fan of shiny unless it's a black shiny, hahaha

 

[dutchgray]

I like satin finish, there are lots of choice over here in Europe, you can get either easily.

 

[Tronyadorable]

I refuse to work on anything dirty but still prefer a satin finish.