Black shaft screwdriver

[CoordinatedCarry]

Recently watched the screwdriver release video. In it he mentions they used a “40 micrometer black chrome plating”. I’m curious why they didn’t try a DLC PVD or Diamond Like Carbon Physical Vapor Deposition. It’s frequently used on knives & watches for it’s durability.

[BobVonBob]

There's a discussion in a video around the release of the screwdriver, I don't remember which one exactly, that they had tried other coatings and black chrome was the best balance of cost, looks, and durability. More durable coatings were either too costly or too ugly.