Myth vs. Reality. Let’s discuss how DLC alters the blade’s hardness.

Recently, I published a deep dive review of Kunwu Django knife with a “Diamond-like Coated” (DLC) blade and it made some folks unhappy. This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss DLC coating, its properties, and how it impacts the blade steel. I would like to thank @kunwuknivesofficial for creating this opportunity for my viewers and I to explore the topic and hopefully engage in a productive, professional discussion. Reference links: Leeb hardness test ASTM A956, see Paragraph 7.2: https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/113291/6b099a2c8a5a481ba0e074bd93193db0/ASTM-A956-A956M-22.pdf Rockwell Hardness Standard ASTM E-18, see Table A1.4 on page 11 https://repositorio.uisek.edu.ec/bitstream/123456789/2680/3/ASTM_E18-15.pdf Uddeholm Elmax Superclean Data Sheet, see tempering graph on Page 4 https://www.uddeholm.com/app/uploads/sites/216/productdb/api/tech_uddeholm-elmax_en.pdf Crucible Industries S30V data sheet, see Page 2 http://www.crucible.com/PDFs/DataSheets2010/dsS30Vv1%202010.pdf My “controversial” video: https://youtu.be/U7MCBc-6ydo?si=SIp7_cxkxI0sOwpu Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes only. The test methods and equipment used to create this video are not industry-standard practice. A test of a single unit does not represent a statistically significant sample, so your’s could be different from mine. Please do not attempt to replicate anything you see in my videos as these actions may lead to personal injury and property damage!