American V-Toku2 Line

[orangejoe35]

Looking at my collection, I’m curious. Is there a reason not to use a V-Toku2 equivalent in the American line (like the Military, Paramilitary, Para 3, Manix, and Native)? The demand is such that I think that broadening the range of knives would only be beneficial.

EDITED TO NOTE- My mistake. V-Toku2 is a Japanese steel. Never mind.

 

[lieferung]

Looking at my collection, I’m curious. Is there a reason not to take V-Toku2 to the American line (like the Military, Paramilitary, Para 3, Manix, and Native)? It’s not a Japanese steel. The demand is such that I think that broadening the range of knives would only be beneficial.

It is a Japanese steel. From Sal on the official Spyderco forum:

"The next Japanese steel we're playing with in V-Toku 2 by Tekefu".

 

[orangejoe35]

Yeah, that's my mistake. I thought I heard it was Swedish. Apparently, it's the Japanese steel manufacturer Takefu using Swedish ore. Oh, well. It was just wishful thinking anyway.

 

[John_0917]

I don’t believe there’s really an American equivalent BUT there have been several Golden models made in 52100 which has similar characteristics (minus the tungsten carbides)

 

[Mo2]

The 52100 as mentioned above has an excellent heat treatment done by Spyderco. Highly recommend it over alot of other steels. It's not stainless though. So a bit of mineral oil or keep it dry goes a long way. Forced patina also looks good.

 

[John_0917]

Yeah, that's my mistake. I thought I heard it was Swedish. Apparently, it's the Japanese steel manufacturer Takefu using Swedish ore. Oh, well. It was just wishful thinking anyway.

From what I understand, the Swedish Ore used has a very low level of Sulphur (which is an impurity) and a trace amount of Vanadium (which helps keep grain size small at those levels).

Clearly Takefu sees the qualities of a Swedish product, much like Austin Powers.