DLC Coating Service

The next DLC batch will be summer 2025, specific deadline TBD (sign up for DLC updates via the newsletter).

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About our DLC

The DLC we use is applied with a specific formula at ~5µ (microns) thick (which is roughly 1/5th as thick as Cerakote) and much, much harder at just over 2,000 hv (or estimated at 75+ hrc for those of us into knife hardness values). And yes, in testing it was a top performer! The hardness played a huge role in resisting scratches but so did the self lubrication of this coating, having a coefficient of friction less than 0.1 when completely dry. Not only is it non-toxic and inert (therefore doesn’t react w/ corrosive chemicals or oxides) but it contains no pin-holes or pores for corrosion to take place. 

For more on abrasive testing click here! If you are interested in seeing how this coating provides corrosion protection, check out this testing!

Disclaimers:

  • The processing temps are around 500°F (so make sure it won’t affect your blade’s ht)
  • DLC is only available in one color – black
  • DLC takes on the finish of the metal, it will not cover or hide any scratches, wear, or inconsistencies in the metal. icon_info icon
  • Prices include coating your item in an ‘as-is’ condition, but the metal must be bare w/ no oxidation or other coating. We provide blasting prep for an additional fee (listed below).icon_info icon
  • The only blasting we can DLC coat over top of is a sandblasted finish (for a matte DLC)
  • Insurance surcharge may be added to your final invoice icon_info icon

PRICING

Fixed Blades icon_info icon

  • Up to 6″ overall length – $75Hawk Deadlock OTF with a full DLC blackout!
  • 6″-10″ overall length – $150
  • 10″-13.9″ overall length – Individually quoted
  • 14″+ cannot be coated
  • Disassembly/reassembly of handle – starts at $5 
  • Paint Stripping (for DLC prep): $6/inch of overall length and includes blasting. 
  • Sandblasting prep (for a matte DLC) is $2/inch of overall length ($15 min).

Folders icon_info icon

  • Blade only (up to 5″) – $65CRK Sebenza with a full DLC blackout!
  • Scales or liners only – $110
  • Single scale/liner only – $65
  • Hardware  Set icon_info icon – $55 min per set
  • Package deal (entire folder) icon_info icon – $175
  • Disassembly/reassembly/lube – $20-30 for most knives icon_info icon
  • Sand blasting (for a matte DLC finish) is charged at a rate of $15 for a blade, $15 per scale, and $15 for a set of hardware.