In KNIVES Ozark Trail Zephyr “Stainless” Hardness Results. 52.4 HRC March 3, 2026 Verified on a 51.88 HRC Verification Block. by 679696 KnifeKnives Prev Post show me your flashlight in operation March 3, 2026 Next Post G&G Hawk Talon – Ultem March 3, 2026 Related Posts Sup Knife-Peeps? Tuesday Carries Check March 3, 2026 My Collection! March 3, 2026 940 March 3, 2026 2 Comments 679696 2 hours ago Now for the obvious questions.No, the coating does not effect the readings to any measurable degree.Yes the blade is parallel on both sides, measured with Mitutoyo Absolute calipers(yes they are calibrated)Yes the values are accurate. An E384 microhardness traverse recently confirmed that the paint coating has no effect on Rockwell hardness. 679696 2 hours ago See the process for Rockwell hardness testing [Here](https://youtu.be/bMhN3VrRyk8?si=MIVJRWlNWCgFrFO0)I’m offering Rockwell hardness testing to anyone interested. $10/blade up to 5, and then $7/blade after that 5th blade. Turnaround time is 1-3 business days.[Hardness Website](https://steelhardnesslab.com/)[Hardness Database](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OPpQXdJGA8smY5z69Hn2k_qtnLYhrpmZD_A-y103Fqs/edit?usp=drivesdk)[My YouTube Channel](https://youtube.com/@taylorhardness?si=ux5pectXD-kcWHSb)Write A CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.
679696 2 hours ago Now for the obvious questions.No, the coating does not effect the readings to any measurable degree.Yes the blade is parallel on both sides, measured with Mitutoyo Absolute calipers(yes they are calibrated)Yes the values are accurate. An E384 microhardness traverse recently confirmed that the paint coating has no effect on Rockwell hardness.
679696 2 hours ago See the process for Rockwell hardness testing [Here](https://youtu.be/bMhN3VrRyk8?si=MIVJRWlNWCgFrFO0)I’m offering Rockwell hardness testing to anyone interested. $10/blade up to 5, and then $7/blade after that 5th blade. Turnaround time is 1-3 business days.[Hardness Website](https://steelhardnesslab.com/)[Hardness Database](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OPpQXdJGA8smY5z69Hn2k_qtnLYhrpmZD_A-y103Fqs/edit?usp=drivesdk)[My YouTube Channel](https://youtube.com/@taylorhardness?si=ux5pectXD-kcWHSb)
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Now for the obvious questions.
No, the coating does not effect the readings to any measurable degree.
Yes the blade is parallel on both sides, measured with Mitutoyo Absolute calipers(yes they are calibrated)
Yes the values are accurate. An E384 microhardness traverse recently confirmed that the paint coating has no effect on Rockwell hardness.
See the process for Rockwell hardness testing [Here](https://youtu.be/bMhN3VrRyk8?si=MIVJRWlNWCgFrFO0)
I’m offering Rockwell hardness testing to anyone interested. $10/blade up to 5, and then $7/blade after that 5th blade. Turnaround time is 1-3 business days.
[Hardness Website](https://steelhardnesslab.com/)
[Hardness Database](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OPpQXdJGA8smY5z69Hn2k_qtnLYhrpmZD_A-y103Fqs/edit?usp=drivesdk)
[My YouTube Channel](https://youtube.com/@taylorhardness?si=ux5pectXD-kcWHSb)