Why do you like black-finished tools?

NeitherExtreme · **on:** March 30, 2008, 10:06:39 PM

Just saw a BO SuperTool at my local SportsAuthority... I've never got into BO tools, but was still tempted, as I'm sure everyone here understands.

Anyway, it got me thinking about why people might like the black finish, so I made a poll to find out!

Benner · **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:12:01 PM

For me, they just look cool.

Also, generally speaking, BO tools are rarer (probably not every tool though) so I like the fact that they are harder to get.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:16:49 PM

I can see them as serving a purpose, ie for the military where shine is a big no no, and on some tools they do serve the added benifit of rust resistance

But I think most people by them for the cool factor

Me, I prefere them shiney

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:19:41 PM

I prefer some tools to be shiney and some to be BO. I would love a BO Swisstool

for example, but I prefer it in SS. The Supertool on the other hand I much prefer in BO. I also think Gerber's look great in BO.

Roadie · **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:37:05 PM

While I do think they look cool I do have a small reason for wanting a BO tool, I do a bit of tech/stage work every so often and having a tool that i can use on stage or similar without the reflections is a big plus.

The rust protection is also a big bonus but my vote goes to looks!

AJ · **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2008, 11:31:46 PM

None, I don't like them.

WhichDawg · **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2008, 11:41:00 PM

corrosion resistance is what pushed me over the top,
and I liked that it was different,
but it really comes down too looks (I'm shallow)

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2008, 11:48:14 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on March 30, 2008, 11:41:00 PM

.........but it really comes down too looks (I'm swallow)

Too much information!

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2008, 11:49:31 PM

Quote from: J-sews on March 30, 2008, 11:48:14 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on March 30, 2008, 11:41:00 PM
.........but it really comes down too looks (I'm swallow)

Too much information!

Is that meant to be shallow by any chance Whichdawg?

WhichDawg · **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:08:46 AM

lol! corrected

(I'm cooking is my defense

)

Benner · **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:10:16 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on March 31, 2008, 12:08:46 AM

lol! corrected (I'm cooking is my defense )

Hence the "Swallow" then.

Dtrain · **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2008, 03:20:42 PM

I like them because they go so well with my pearl necklace and mall ninja outfit.

LOL

Dtrain

J-sews · **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2008, 04:46:51 AM

Quote from: Dtrain on March 31, 2008, 03:20:42 PM

I like them because they go so well with my pearl necklace and mall ninja outfit.

LOL

Dtrain

We're looking forward to some pics of that DT!

Dtrain · **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2008, 04:48:39 PM

I cant do that now.I'll be breaking Mall Ninja OPSEC protocols.

I could be banned from the Food Court.

LOL

Dtrain

J-sews · **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2008, 03:24:05 AM

Quote from: Dtrain on April 01, 2008, 04:48:39 PM

I cant do that now.I'll be breaking Mall Ninja OPSEC protocols.

I could be banned from the Food Court.

LOL

Dtrain

Hehe!

Dtrain · **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2008, 03:27:33 PM

Yep I sure would hate to be banned from the Food Court,there is nothing better to get the blood pumping and the adrenaline flowing when the call comes in....

"All Units to the Court,teenagers assaulting each other with food items"

Dtrain

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2008, 05:59:54 PM

I'm surprised so many don't like BO.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:45:45 PM

I rarely if ever carry a BO tool. They look real bad real fast and I think it's just a little depressing, especially when you often pay extra for the BO that scratches and wears off so quickly. A tool is meant to be used, and unless I need something in a subdued finish (which I rarely do these days since I'm retired from the ninja business) there's really no point to it. They do indeed look cooler- I won't argue that one bit, but that's not worth the extra cost, and those looks fade too fast.

Def

Smitty44 · **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2008, 01:28:07 AM

When I was in the military BO was OK in combat,but now that I'm retired,I prefer shiny,easier to care for,and when out camping, shiny can be used for a signal mirror.

ducktapehero · **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2008, 01:47:33 AM

Quote from: Benner on April 02, 2008, 05:59:54 PM

I'm surprised so many don't like BO.

It's not that I dislike it but most of the time it costs more money and since I don't need a black multi-tool it's just a waste of money. Of course if I was in the military in a front line unit, or used the multi-tool when hunting then it might be worth it but for doing honey-do's around the house I'd rather have the extra 10 bucks to buy beer.

J-sews · **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:28:06 AM

Quote from: ducktapehero on April 03, 2008, 01:47:33 AM

Quote from: Benner on April 02, 2008, 05:59:54 PM
I'm surprised so many don't like BO.
It's not that I dislike it but most of the time it costs more money and since I don't need a black multi-tool it's just a waste of money. Of course if I was in the military in a front line unit, or used the multi-tool when hunting then it might be worth it but for doing honey-do's around the house I'd rather have the extra 10 bucks to buy beer.

I like black oxide..........but I don't like scratched black oxide.

Looking forward to getting me a Skeletool CX. It has the black DLC (diamond like coating) that doesn't scratch.

Hoghead · **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2008, 04:23:09 AM

One of the things I like about BO and I haven't seen it mentioned is they seem less conspicuous when clipped to my pocket.

Maybe that is because I wear black pants and carry a BO Charge Ti. Perhaps if I wore stainless steel or aluminum pants a stainless steel clip would blend in better.

J-sews · **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2008, 04:26:01 AM

Quote from: Hoghead on April 03, 2008, 04:23:09 AM

One of the things I like about BO and I haven't seen it mentioned is they seem less conspicuous when clipped to my pocket.

Maybe that is because I wear black pants and carry a BO Charge Ti. Perhaps if I wore stainless steel or aluminum pants a stainless steel clip would blend in better.

Hmmmm, I wonder........

Hoghead · **Reply #23 on:** April 03, 2008, 04:40:12 AM

Quote from: J-sews on April 03, 2008, 04:26:01 AM

Quote from: Hoghead on April 03, 2008, 04:23:09 AM
One of the things I like about BO and I haven't seen it mentioned is they seem less conspicuous when clipped to my pocket.

Maybe that is because I wear black pants and carry a BO Charge Ti. Perhaps if I wore stainless steel or aluminum pants a stainless steel clip would blend in better.

Hmmmm, I wonder........

(Image removed from quote.)

I don't see any pockets, but it looks like a can opener might be in order. I guess even the tinman could put a good multitool to use.

Benner · **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2008, 12:30:15 PM

Quote from: J-sews on April 03, 2008, 02:28:06 AM

Quote from: ducktapehero on April 03, 2008, 01:47:33 AM
Quote from: Benner on April 02, 2008, 05:59:54 PM
I'm surprised so many don't like BO.
It's not that I dislike it but most of the time it costs more money and since I don't need a black multi-tool it's just a waste of money. Of course if I was in the military in a front line unit, or used the multi-tool when hunting then it might be worth it but for doing honey-do's around the house I'd rather have the extra 10 bucks to buy beer.

I like black oxide..........but I don't like scratched black oxide.

Looking forward to getting me a Skeletool CX. It has the black DLC (diamond like coating) that doesn't scratch.

I like the way the scratches give it that used look.

Dtrain · **Reply #25 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:36:46 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 02, 2008, 05:59:54 PM

I'm surprised so many don't like BO.

I do not think that people here don't like BO,I feel,and I may be wrong that most here are practical individuals for the most part.Heck,that is thge reason we carry Multi-Tools.If BO was practical,say for a Military,LE,Hunting application for the User of the BO tool that individual would go with the BO.If I was still in the service I would go with a BO tool if it was available and said tool had the apropriate tool mix.

Dtrain

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #26 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:45:21 PM

I think you hit the nail on the head with that one!

Def

Benner · **Reply #27 on:** April 03, 2008, 11:54:03 PM

Quote from: Dtrain on April 03, 2008, 03:36:46 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 02, 2008, 05:59:54 PM
I'm surprised so many don't like BO.

I do not think that people here don't like BO,I feel,and I may be wrong that most here are practical individuals for the most part.Heck,that is thge reason we carry Multi-Tools.If BO was practical,say for a Military,LE,Hunting application for the User of the BO tool that individual would go with the BO.If I was still in the service I would go with a BO tool if it was available and said tool had the apropriate tool mix.

Dtrain

I again agree, but I was simply pointing out that 44% of the voters voted for the "None, I don't like them" option.

Dtrain · **Reply #28 on:** April 04, 2008, 02:06:23 AM

I wonder how the results would have been if you had a "Does Not Apply to my use" answer?

Dtrain

CQC-7 · **Reply #29 on:** April 04, 2008, 03:38:24 AM

I like all tools black, silver, SS, orange, especially orange, and any other color under the sun.

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