AFCK M2 steel

Let say first of all, that I am not expert, and all further info is hearsay. M2 is called the high-speed steel because it is really, really, hard and used for high-speed drills, so it has to be able to take a lot of punishment. As far as ease of sharpening. I'd say look elsewhere, even though I can't speak from personal experience.
 
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Look at these threads. They have a lot of info about M2. I believe the general consensus is that it is tough as hell, and is harder to sharpen than ATS-34.

It is supposed to take a good edge because you can take the edge thinner due to its toughness. I would say that what you get with M2 is increased toughness and decreased corrosion resistance.

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Dennis Bible

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I got the stryker in M2. I wanted a tough using knife that would not chip out or break under hard use. So far I am very pleased. I have not had to sharpen it yet though......No problems with corrosion with minimal care.

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Brian
The first knife was probably used to cut stuff.
 
Nothing used for cutlery steel is that hard to sharpen if you use diamond stones. You can even sharpen ceramic blades. Cry hard once up front and buy them.
 
Hello,

I do like to repeat my self !

the AFCK in M2, plain edge or semi serrated is really an excellent EDC. Elegant, solid as a rock, a well engineered liner lock and versatile blade and confortable handle. Really easy to clean. A sure value!
IMHO the best folder ever release by Benchmade. Better in overall design than all the axis locks I have ever used yet.
Also this is one of the rare "weapon" knife (AF Combat K) which turned into a excellent tool knife(AF Camp Knife). It shows its polyvalence.
Back in 1996 I used to call it "Advanced French Cook Knife".
The M2 steel offer you a very pointy and thin blade which is really really strong and Vorpal.

I have noticed the most expensive wood chisels are made in M2. M2 leave wood cuts with a kind of soft patina.

His challengers in the Spyderco family are the Military (CPM440V!), the Howard Viele (with VG-10!) or the Shabaria (VG-10 again!). Knives with deep penetration blades and excellent designs for a EDC.

my two eurocents.

cheers,

JM


 
Oups,

should I say IMHO M2 is not a "carbon steel" but a "tool steel".
I consider 1075 1086 1095 as Carbon steel.

M2 is not easily stained like 52100 for example.

cheers,

JM
 
i posted in another thread about my afck,but figured i might as well do it here,too.

its tough.
i have carried every day since i got it (4 to 6 weeks would be my guess..)it has never failed me.
i use it to shred corrugated cardboard,cut paper,rope,tape,and small domesticated animals (ok,maybe not tape
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i was helping a friends dad fix his lawn mower,and we needed to get some of the battery acid off the connections...out came the afck,and off went the acid (bless me father,for i have sinned...)although i can feel a very few (read: one) nick in the blade,it still glides through paper.

i need another one...must buy another....

so how are the mini afck's?
 
M2 is the muts nuts! I mist disagree with shootist and say M2 is if anything easier to sharpen than the ATS-34 or 154CM steels. It holds an esge longer for me and is much tougher. I have done things with my 812 that would have chipped a 154CM blade. The worst that happened was a dent, which mostly steeled out
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The BT2 might look like crap after a couple of cuts, but it keeps the rust away a treat. The 812 is a nice little blade, but the larger 800 is better IMHO it fits the hand nicer and the hole on the 812 is not big enough. Hows the 800 Nemo? Long time, no hear!

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Wayne.
"To strive to seek to find and not to yield"
Tennyson
Ranger motto

A few useful details on UK laws and some nice reviews!
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I have heard others say they thought it was easier to sharpen. I have no personal experience in sharpening M2. I really cant stand the BT2 coating, I have no doubt that it works I just dont like the looks of it. I could be wrong (won't be the first time) but it seems as though it should be harder to sharpen, especially at its rockwell. I have heard others say they thought it was easier and some say it was harder. Curious to see what others think.

Anyway, it should make for a really tough knife.

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Dennis Bible

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M-2 is more wear resistant, you can feel the difference on a stone, but it is not harder to sharpen in my opinion. The edge is finer and stronger, so takes fewer strokes to bring back to full sharpness. With ATS-34 you need to make additional strokes to get the burr off. 154CM seems better in this regard though, more similar to M-2.

Benchmade's M-2 is far and away my favorite production knife blade steel. Great edge, great toughness, great wear resistance, reasonble ease of sharpening. Love it.
 
I have a large AFCk with M2, and it is still on of my favorite EDCs. M2 is much easier to sharpen than ATS34. Diamond stones cut it a bit quicker than ATS34, but most importantly it is very easy to remove the burr. It does not seem to roll from side to side quite as much. In edge holding, for my use, it is a bit better that ATS34 or 154CM, and M2 is definitely tougher. As for rust resistance: I live in Southern California, and with minimal care, it's not a problem.

Just my two cents.

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I opted for M2 on my stryker, and because of that I regret NOT getting my AFCK in M2.

My stryker, although rough to sharpen...is AWESOME


Go with M2, I have it in Stryker and Afck now, well worth it..

Stve in nyc

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Wayne,

to anwser to your question, your BM800 HSS is so great (opening oyster with its pointy blade is a really easy game!) I have bought another one in plain edge.
I have remove the BT2 coating and it's now my EDC !

Just back from a trip in Andalusia. Looking for Sevilian Steel... with the AFCK as a modern version of the Navaja in my waist band !

cheers,

JM
 
Hello,

Some very fine sandpaper (used for car polishing) and 20 minutes later it was ready.
I like the patina M2 takes.

Also I use my knives hard and coating makes them look like "dirty".

cheers,

JM
 
Any chance of a photo? I must admit I would like to remove the BT2 on a couple of my blades in M2 as it does mark very quickly with use! Glad the knife is holding up!

Have a good one Nemo!

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Wayne.
"To strive to seek to find and not to yield"
Tennyson
Ranger motto

A few useful details on UK laws and some nice reviews!
http://members.aol.com/knivesuk/
Certified steel snob!
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by eda-koppo:
Now if only they made the AFCK M2 with an Axis lock, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!</font>
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Me too. I really cant understand why they haven't. Obviously there is demand for them. We had theorized before that they couldn't because of licensing issues due to using the Spyderco round hole. They aren't using the round hole anymore, so whats the hold up now? If Benchmade isn't going to make one I wish they would at least come out and say it.


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Dennis Bible

....Almost here, The Leading Edge....
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