3V is some SERIOUS steel! (video)

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So this last Thursday, I binge watched a ton of knife stuff on YouTube, and I came across this video on 3V steel testing. All I have to say is, ho-ly-crap. I had NO idea how amazing this steel was. I know a lot of it depends on the heat treat and blade geometry, but the fact that it's capable of this kind of abuse is stunning. I've seen other "super" steels do some amazing stuff, but honestly, I've never seen anything like this. Also, I've never heard of Miller Bros Blades. Seems like they make some kick-ass fixed blades! Take a look! Just wanted to share with everyone :D

[youtube]KXt_od8GDO4[/youtube]
 
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Not that big of a deal. Its simply a matter of geometry. That is basically a parlor trick. What they tested there is one of todays popular sharpened pry-bars. If you used the same size stock and geometry you could do the exact same thing with plain old 5160. That thing is much closer to a cold chisel than a usable knife.
Why anyone would need a knife shaped object that can do any of those things is beyond me.
 
Darrin Sanders said:
Not that big of a deal. Its simply a matter of geometry. That is basically a parlor trick. What they tested there is one of todays popular sharpened pry-bars. If you used the same size stock and geometry you could do the exact same thing with plain old 5160. That thing is much closer to a cold chisel than a usable knife.
Why anyone would need a knife shaped object that can do any of those things is beyond me.
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I absolutely agree 100%
 
3V is hands down, at almost any geometry, as close to a perfect steel as I have used.

(This is my opinion based on my experience and what I like in a steel)

Wish there was more of it out there....
 
Now more abusers will join the Batoning Club .Don't bring your broken blade to me and asked " what happened ? "
 
Cutting nail, steel sheet or any impractical material are basically proof nothing.

If you want to show off the true performance of your steel choice/ heat treat, try make hardcore chopper with very thin geometry like most cutting competition blade and chop 2x4 with it.
 
Heartland_edc said:
So this last Thursday, I binge watched a ton of knife stuff on YouTube, and I came across this video on 3V steel testing. All I have to say is, ho-ly-crap. I had NO idea how amazing this steel was. I know a lot of it depends on the heat treat and blade geometry, but the fact that it's capable of this kind of abuse is stunning. I've seen other "super" steels do some amazing stuff, but honestly, I've never seen anything like this. Also, I've never heard of Miller Bros Blades. Seems like they make some kick-ass fixed blades! Take a look! Just wanted to share with everyone :D

[youtube]KXt_od8GDO4[/youtube]
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OH LORD help me..... ROFL
 
What really impressed me was the condition of the edge and tip after they did it. Not to mention how the steel sprung back to position after they hung 1000 lbs from the handle. I've seen a lot of test videos. Never anything like this.
 
It would of been impressive if he batoned straight through the vice. I like 3 V.
 
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This is more impressive

A thin piece if silver steel at high hardess with a bomber heat treatment no parlor tricks here

He flexs the edge on a vice, batons a nail and a piece of mild steel

This is the holy grail of strength and toughness, With a great cutting geometry.


Remember it not just about the steel and the geometry.

An awesome heat treatment can really push the performance
 
DeadboxHero said:
[Youtube]yHkYEHVzwAs[/YouTube]


This is more impressive

A thin piece if silver steel at high hardess with a bomber heat treatment no parlor tricks here

He flexs the edge on a vice, batons a nail and a piece of mild steel

This is the holy grail of strength and toughness, With a great cutting geometry.


Remember it not just about the steel and the geometry.

An awesome heat treatment can really push the performance
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Wow, that is pretty impressive. According to the comments, that's the steel he's using:
http://www.zknives.com/knives/steels/steelgraph.php?nm=110wcrv5&ss=1
 
OHHHHHH YAHHHHH !

Heartland_edc,

3V is some SERIOUS steel! (video)
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I knew there was some craftsmanship still left in the world out there some where.
Looks like you found it !

Thank you for posting that.
I better start savin' up.
 
Everything posted in this thread is a simple demonstration of geometry and hardness. Any decent steel will do. I can use an OLFA blade to shave slivers off of hardened 154CM, it's just basic physics.
 
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