420V Steel

[Hansen]

I just bought a blade made out of 420V Steel. Does anyone know about this steel? Do you think it's any good? Any comments?

 

[Uncle Bill]

Who made the knife? What's it called? What's it like?

I understand this 420V stuff is supposed to be as good as it gets when it comes to wear-resistance.

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[Don G]

I have the exact same questions as Uncle Bill.

 

[stjames]

Very sharp, very tough, very wear resistant. The edge holding is terrific for a stainless steel, very clean and hard but not brittle. Sorry, this is on the Darrel Ralph Apogee, and the grind lines are a wonder to behold. I haven’t come across a stain or rust issue, but I have been fanatical about keeping the blade clean. Not terribly tough to sharpen, but the recurve doesn’t help either.

So, what did you get?


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James
San Francisco, CA

 

[Hansen]

Thanks for answering my questions regarding 420V. The blade I purchased is a Kit Carson, Model 4, Clip Point, Folder. Let me tell you , this is an INCREDIBLE knife! (And that's an understatement). I have wanted one ever since reading about Kit and his blades in a knife magazine. Kit recently let me know he has a 2 year waiting list for his Model 4's, and I sure didn't want to wait 2 years, so I bought the knife from Les Robertson, of Robertson's Custom Cutlery. He is a dealer in custom knives. If you are looking for a particular custom blade, but don't want to wait for years, check him out: www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com He's a real nice guy, and doesn't mark up his knives too much. He had a table at the Florida Knifemaker's Assoc. Show that I just attended.
I was able to look at and hold some of the finest custom folders and fixed blades, made today. After the Carson Model 4, my other favorites that I checked out were an Apogee and a Kasper Fighting Folder by Pat Crawford. The KFF was absolutely awesome! I more than highly, recommend any one of these 3 folders.
Thanks again, and Happy trails...
-Dennis

 

[Don G]

I recently received a large Model 4 clip point from Kit in Talonite. Great knife!

 

[JoHnYKwSt]

Great choice Hansen. The Model 4 is great. You can't beat Kit's workmanship.

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Johnny
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[Blues]

Oh, now you've gone and done it. He's gonna be impossible to deal with with his new swelled head!

Blues

Proud Owner of Three Classic Carson Customs



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[Larry in KY]

Hansen,

I have only one blade with CPM 420v and I don't care for it because it takes too long to sharpen...guess I'm too used to carbon steels! It does seem to hold a good edge!