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Two knives. Both a tad under 4" blades and in as thick stock as reasonable. First would be a simple design somewhere between a Mora classic and a pairing knife, full flat grind and distal taper, for theb wifey. Next and I feel confident in my ability would be a smaller copy of the O.R.B. by Nocturnal. How close and complicated a copy would depend on my skill.
Both meant for EDC carry and use, so I want at least a tiny bit of rust resistance that isnt in O-1 or A-2. D-2 in CPM would be nice though.
Am I thinking too ambitiously? With a the time, efforts and supply costs why wouldn't I use the "better" base material? I realize the CPM steel will be a good degree more difficult to finish but is that huge of a difference that I shouldn't even try? Heat treat would be Peters, about 25$ each for quality job right?
Maybe this should be a different topic/thread?
Thank, Alex
Both meant for EDC carry and use, so I want at least a tiny bit of rust resistance that isnt in O-1 or A-2. D-2 in CPM would be nice though.
Am I thinking too ambitiously? With a the time, efforts and supply costs why wouldn't I use the "better" base material? I realize the CPM steel will be a good degree more difficult to finish but is that huge of a difference that I shouldn't even try? Heat treat would be Peters, about 25$ each for quality job right?
Maybe this should be a different topic/thread?
Thank, Alex
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