Zapp z wear powder metallurgy high carbon tool steel. Longer edge holding and better corrosion resistance. Takes a great edge. I have a couple reviews from experienced users who are loving the performance of this steel.
This Z wear steel holds an edge longer than a 52100 type steel. The edge also has more bite to that same 52100 class steel. One user thought it was a stainless steel due to it not getting an immediate patina.
the steel is a bit difficult to process and work with, thus the blade does not have a high grade finish, it has lengthwise scratches and a scotchbrite finish. This is a working knife.
2 Zwear available
SOLD - 165 mm petty (6.5”).
spine tapering. 2.4 mm -> 2.1 - > .89 ( at heel, 1/2 way, and 1 cm before tip)
1.54” heel (39 mm).
63 rc.
102 grams.
Handle of wenge. White g10 spacer and Jobillo
SOLD - 180 mm petty (7.13")
spine tapering. 2.4 mm -> 2.0 - > .88 ( at heel, 1/2 way, and 1 cm before tip)
1.3” heel (33 mm).
63 rc.
108 grams.
Handle of wenge. White g10 spacer and Rayed Oak
a 52100 long petty.
blade length - 210 [8.3"]
heel height - 39 [1.54]
weight - 138 grams.
Spine starts at 2.65 and tapers - > 2.26 -> .95
spine and choil rounded and polished
52100 high carbon steel, 62-63 RC.
tigerstripes forced patina
Tasmanian Blackwood handle with black g10 frame.
either of these 3 knives - $285 shipped USA, int'l at cost
This Z wear steel holds an edge longer than a 52100 type steel. The edge also has more bite to that same 52100 class steel. One user thought it was a stainless steel due to it not getting an immediate patina.
the steel is a bit difficult to process and work with, thus the blade does not have a high grade finish, it has lengthwise scratches and a scotchbrite finish. This is a working knife.
2 Zwear available
SOLD - 165 mm petty (6.5”).
spine tapering. 2.4 mm -> 2.1 - > .89 ( at heel, 1/2 way, and 1 cm before tip)
1.54” heel (39 mm).
63 rc.
102 grams.
Handle of wenge. White g10 spacer and Jobillo
SOLD - 180 mm petty (7.13")
spine tapering. 2.4 mm -> 2.0 - > .88 ( at heel, 1/2 way, and 1 cm before tip)
1.3” heel (33 mm).
63 rc.
108 grams.
Handle of wenge. White g10 spacer and Rayed Oak
a 52100 long petty.
blade length - 210 [8.3"]
heel height - 39 [1.54]
weight - 138 grams.
Spine starts at 2.65 and tapers - > 2.26 -> .95
spine and choil rounded and polished
52100 high carbon steel, 62-63 RC.
tigerstripes forced patina
Tasmanian Blackwood handle with black g10 frame.
either of these 3 knives - $285 shipped USA, int'l at cost
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