The Worker Ant Blog

Sandblasted or crystallized titanium? Both finishes come from the exact same titanium, so strength and durability were never really the debate. The real question is how your gear looks after months of actual use, and that's where the two genuinely part ways. Here's how each is actually made, and how to pick the right one for you.

Before SilverAnt existed, we were already twenty years deep into titanium. This is the story of how that experience turned into sandblasted, crystallized, anodized, and finally, black, our hardest finish yet, and the phone call from my grandfather that told me we'd finally cracked it.

In this second edition of our Titan Series we delve into the properties of plastic, the manufacturing process, types of plastic, the chemical composition, and both the advantages and disadvantages of plastic for your outdoor gear.

Titanium crystallization is achieved by time, pressure, and heat. It's three elements working in harmony together. Fo those that already love titanium a unique crystallized piece of gear should be top of your list.