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What is Carbidizing?  And why do knife makers use it to extend the life of an all titanium frame-lock.

Carbidizing is the process of micro welding a layer of tungsten carbide onto the titanium locking face.  Carbidizing the lock protects the knife from mechanical wear and ensures several years of reliable use.  I recently documented the process, of carbidizing the lock and uploaded it onto my YouTube Channel.  You can watch the short nine minute documentary using the link below.  In short the micro welded layer of tungsten carbide has a higher Rockwell value than the titanium alone, and offers a greater wear resistance.