6061 aluminium alloy (Code 4)

[mael333ca]

Hello,

I was wondering if someone could enlighten me about the form of 6061 aluminium alloy that is used in the Code 4 series. is it in the annealed state(O) or tempered(T4 or T6).

Thanks,

Emmanuel

 

[G. Scott H.]

Good question. They mention the 6061 liners on the Voyagers being heat treated (specific temper not noted), but nothing is said of the Code 4 scales other than mentioning the surface finish (hard anodized). I didn't even think of it until reading this post, but now I'm wondering about this too (thanks a lot...:grumpy:).

 

[Cold Steel Knives]

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. Give our customer services team a call, they will be able to advise you.

 

[mael333ca]

np! nah, I don't absolutely need to know, even if it's of the O kind it's plenty strong, and actually stronger (less hard) then the T4 or T6! It's probably just that and the best choice as a handle material.

Just got mine in the mail this evening and I love it! Even though it would be cool to have a upgraded steel, say like something a little more stainless like VG10, you guys produce top notch designs with a superb QC!

Keep em coming!!!

 

[gunfixrjoe]

Most 6061 on the market is T6. I doubt it is of lesser quality.

 

[mael333ca]

Ah I see. It is obviously a good quality knife.

If Cold Steel would produce ''sprint runs'' like based on this model, with a Titanium handle and some of the latest supersteel, I'd be willing to pay 3 times the price hands down! It would make for a legendary knife! lol