Pre-distressed, rugged look; new wear blends right in.
What it is
Battleworn is a finish designed to look like years of hard use from day one. Makers create it with methods such as aggressive tumbling, impact peening, acid treatment or a dark coating that is partly worn back, leaving dents, scuffs and uneven tones. The exact process varies by maker, so each piece looks a little different.
How it feels in your EDC
A battleworn piece has a rugged, lived-in character, closer to a well-used tool than a showroom object. The surface often feels slightly textured, with smooth high spots and rougher recesses. It suits people who want to carry something hard every day without worrying about keeping it perfect.
Care & aging
Battleworn is one of the most forgiving finishes: new marks from daily carry usually blend in and simply add to the story. On pieces with a dark base layer, edges may keep brightening as they wear. Wipe it with a soft cloth, and avoid polishing compounds, which would remove the intentional wear and change the look.
Also searched as: Battle-Worn, 战损.
是什么
战损做旧（Battleworn）是一种让作品从第一天起就像经历多年重度使用的表面处理。品牌会用强力滚磨、锤击、酸处理，或把深色涂层部分磨掉等方法制作，留下凹痕、擦痕和不均匀的色调。具体工艺因品牌而异，所以每一件都略有不同。
上手感受
战损作品有一种粗犷、饱经使用的气质，更像一件常用的工具而不是展柜里的摆件。表面常略带纹理，凸起处光滑、凹陷处较粗糙。适合想每天狠狠使用、又不想担心保持完美的人。
保养与老化
战损是最耐磨的表面处理之一：日常携带的新痕迹通常会融入其中，只会为它增添故事。底层是深色的作品，边缘会随着磨损越来越亮。用软布擦拭，避免使用抛光剂，否则会去掉刻意做出的磨损效果。
常用名与搜索名称：Battle-Worn、战损。
