a couple of marbles questions

RescueRiley

RescueRiley

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I've been looking a great deal at these they seem to offer alot... carbon steel good rep and a traditional look I heard that they are convex grind...however I noticed they sell a crock sharpener for thier knives which makes me second guess that notion, does anyone know the grind of these knives?? I really like the look of the field craft, however the dramatic sweep makes me think that it might be a great skinner but maybe not the best for gen utility which made me look at the marbles sport, which has more of a drop/spearpoint design. I know since the company switched ownership that they now use a differnt steel with a high carbon and vandium content, anybody know anything about this?? any help or advice would be helpful
 
Hey RR
One of mine is the camp craft 2000, steel on it is 52100 high carbon if i'am not mistaken most of the newer Marbles knives in the classic series are made with the 0170-6 high carbon steel which is used in many popular knives like Camillius, Ka-Bar, Case, & Ontario version's of the U.S.M.C. Combat utility knives & pilot survival knives 0170-6 is also the same steel that Cold Steel Knives marketed as Carbon-V in the Master Hunter, Trail Master ect.
P.S. Edge grind on Camp Craft 2000 and Ideal both have a convex edge (Classic series are USA made)

http://www.marblescutlery.com/cutlery/index.html
 
I don't know much about them anymore. I have a Marbles from back before they changed ownership. At that time, they were made right here in Michigan. Once they changed ownership, I am pretty sure they are no longer made in Michigan, and I even question if they are made in the US any more.

One reason I don't follow them much any more is that I really like Bark River Knives. They seem to be more ergonomic, offer a lot more variety, and are made in Michigan.

FWIW, my marbles does have a convex grind it. I can figure out why they sell a crock sharpener. Doesn't seem like it would work well. I use a belt sander for mine.

I did take a chip out of my blade once, and reground it. To see pics of that check here. It is the 6th story down. I couldn't post a direct link after the posts get so old.

Brian
 
I got one of the Fieldcrafts made in the USA. It is like a Marble's Woodcraft except with a 1/2" shorter blade and 1/4" longer handle. The point is suitable for drilling holes. Looked at with the point towards your eye, it has a diamond cross-section. It does have a convex grind. I think it will be a good all-rounder, but I have not tried it yet. Prices vary considerably from vendor to vendor.
 
I like the trailcraft...has a clip point with the dymonwood craver handle. There some on the auction site...perfer the 52-100 if you can findit. My developed a nice blue patina. Also like the Expert due to 5" blade...nice camp/cook knife.
 
Research before you buy. Most of the newer Marbles are made in China and Pakistan.
Scott
 
According to the Marbles link posted above all of the Marbles in classic series are made in USA. Folders and the safty axe's are made in China
 
The knives that come in the bobcat box are usually 52-100 steel. Those were made while Mike Stewart oversaw the production. That steel is very hard and have convexed edges which with minimum fuss can be kept deadly sharp or sharper than they came from the factory. ALL the models came convexed. I have about 11. My favorite is the Special Hunting knife model. 5" blade and full exposed tang. It's probably the hardest one to find. Good Luck!!!
 
You have to look a little deeper to get an accurate picture.

All of the folding knives and axes are made off-shore.

There are two lines of Fixed blades.

One line it 100% made in China. That line is the largest part of the fixed blades.

The other is Assembled at the Gladstone Plant from parts shipped to them by the trade name owner. Marbles in Gladstone now only makes gun sights. They have no Ownership in the Knife Division. That is now Owned by a Man in Tennessee.

The Gladstone plant only assembles the American Classic line for the man In Tennessee and forwards that small number of knives to him or the distributors for that man.

The blades for the American Classic Series are supposed to be made by someone on the west coast for the man in Tennessee.

Nobody seems to be able to get that information.

The question I would have is which west coast?

Thank You

Jim
 
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