When we are completely satisfied with the performance of the blade it is time for the final finishing process. Kyle offers blades in three finish options:

• Rustic finish is a 400 grit machine finished blade with some of the forging texture left on the blade. It is our personal favorite, you can still see the evidence of its birth in the fire and force of forging. This finish is ruggedly beautiful,  and has the most character of them all. It is a working finish, and seems to get better with added use and patina. Rustic finish is the least expensive, and is an excellent value.
  
  

• Working finish is a completely clean blade with a 400 grit machine finish. It looks the most like a factory finished blade, is crisp, attractive and is very easy to maintain. It is intended as a working finish, and is a less expensive alternative to a hand sanded blade.
  
  

• Exhibition finish is 'the works'. The blade is machine finished to 220 grit, then hand sanded to a stunning satin glow. It is naturally the most expensive as it requires many hours of patient hand work. An average bowie takes about 8 hours to sand.  Exhibition finish is for heirloom quality pieces that will maintain their value for generations to come.