Decisions, decisions

[Dave W]

Uwe will be having full knee replacement surgery on June 25th. See attached pic.

His message: "Ask the guys whether I should do chrome, nickel or black hardware!"

Okay, guys, have at it. Creative suggestions welcome. 

[Pilgrim]

Black color only if it comes with lightning bolts. Gotta make the theme work. 

[westen44]

I say nickel.  Of course each case is going to be different and I've heard stories about it.  But all I can say personally is my mother had a complete knee replacement about five years ago.  Rarely have I ever seen anything go so smoothly.  Everything was successful and she seemed to be in very little pain.  This is someone in her 80s. 

[amptech]

AlNiCo

[Highlander]

Recycled plastic... generally black in colour... gotta clean the oceans somehow...

[doombass]

Chrome for durability. For Uwe there's even black chrome as an option.

[4stringer77]

AlNiCo

I say ceramic. If they can make brake pads from it, it should be good enough for a knee.

[gearHed289]

Does finish affect the sound of ones knees cracking?

And of course - CHROME!

[Basvarken]

Titanium of course

[TBird1958]

Chrome!

If it isn't chrome, what's point? 

Best Wishes for a safe, easy recovery Uwe!

[BTL]

I'm a fan of stainless, but it's not vintage correct.

[Rob]

Nickel flats

[Dave W]

Chrome with Evertilt. A knee has to be able to move back and forth, right?

[Rob]

Chrome with Evertilt. A knee has to be able to move back and forth, right?

[Grog]

Titanium might be the only option for that accessory, but the cane that will assist your walking at first comes in many flavors (& organic materials)!