A2 steel Folders?

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zinn1348

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Been waiting and waiting!

How come we don't see folders on A2? Especially slipjoints?

Production models would be good, more affordable for me.

I think they would be great users.


Opinions anyone?



Thomas Zinn
 
i think the reasion why alot of knife makers dont fool with a2 alot is because its harder to work with, more brittle, and prone to rust with out some kind of coating.
 
The Mission MPF with an A2 blade is an excellent knife. There was a thread about it a couple of months ago.
 
The Severtech is easily the toughest auto made, in part because of the thick A2 slab of a blade. Not legal in MO though... :grumpy:
 
Autos are legal to own and sell in MO, just not to carry. It's the old "antique and curio" provision.
 
KaBar said:
i think the reasion why alot of knife makers dont fool with a2 alot is because its harder to work with, more brittle...
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What experiance have you had where A2 is brittle? One of the last words that come to mind when I hear A2 is brittle. :confused:
 
:D Yeah, I thought the reason Chris Reeve, Mission, and Bark River use A2 in field knives is that it is NOT brittle, and it's easier to sharpen than some other high end steels.

I don't know why a folder would need A2, or most of the better steels, unless it is a seriously hard use knife. Most folders aren't or even can't be stressed beyond the strength of lesser steels. The size and shape of the handle almost precludes hard use. Anything that can take and hold a good edge and won't rust easily is fine for general purpose EDC. AUS-8 would be ideal for most people.
 
Bark River is planning a slipjoint in A2. Release is alleged to be this year, but it might slip into next year.

Phil
 
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