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Recently a couple of folks mentioned that the Camillus kitchen knives have been upgraded from 440A steel to 420HC and that the result is much improved hardness and edge-holdin performance.
I am looking to get some new kitchen knives and these seem like candidates, but how do I ensure that I get the new models? Are the blades marked differently or anything?
I plan to buy a Camillus paring knife and probably a comparable-size Spyderco for evaluation. I really don't want to evaluate comparative performance on the older, softer 440A model so I don't see much point if I can't be sure of what I've got. Any help here?
Thanks.
Paul
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Paul Neubauer
prn@bsu.edu
A tool is, basically, an object that enables you to take advantage of the laws of physics and mechanics in such a way that you can seriously injure yourself.
I am looking to get some new kitchen knives and these seem like candidates, but how do I ensure that I get the new models? Are the blades marked differently or anything?
I plan to buy a Camillus paring knife and probably a comparable-size Spyderco for evaluation. I really don't want to evaluate comparative performance on the older, softer 440A model so I don't see much point if I can't be sure of what I've got. Any help here?
Thanks.
Paul
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Paul Neubauer
prn@bsu.edu
A tool is, basically, an object that enables you to take advantage of the laws of physics and mechanics in such a way that you can seriously injure yourself.