Aogami Super Blue

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streak

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I would like to take a look at a knife using this steel. Does not matter if it's a folder or fixed blade.

What is the best way to do this without spending a fortune?

I have Googled but besides the very scarce few Spydercos and the very expensive Japanese chef knives there does not seem to be much available.
 
There are some Higonokamis made of "blue steel," not sure if that is the steel of interest.
 
I have a Kit blade on my website Forged by Shosui Takeda, also you may consider a Friction Folder by the same maker (he works with a couple of other Makers to create these ~ he Forges the steel and the second Maker uses it and adds the handle).
 
The Spyderco sprint run folders remain the best way by far to try the steel at it's best for the best price. They are run at around rc 62 ( compared to up to rc 64-65 in a more expensive, thinner blade chefs knife).

There are several more coming out in the future. The Endura, delica, and the stretch. Already released were the Caly 3.5, and the Caly 3 inch.

Excellent, high quality, high sharpness steel with surprisingly good wear. White steel can take a thinner edge as it doesn't have any larger carbides, but Super Blue has some Tungsten carbides for better wear, but still takes very thin, but longer wearing edges than the Hitachi White.

Joe
 
Thanks for the replies.
Is there some kind of pre order for the spirit runs or does one just need to keep a look out for when they are available and hope to be able to snag one?
Any idea when the next runs will be?
 
streak said:
Thanks for the replies.
Is there some kind of pre order for the spirit runs or does one just need to keep a look out for when they are available and hope to be able to snag one?
Any idea when the next runs will be?
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I know a site that still has the Caly 3 Super Blue Sprint in stock. That would be your best way to try it out for around $140. You can PM me if interested. That would be the route I would take. I had a Caly 3.5 and it was excellent. I think the 3 would just be a bit small for my XL hands.
 
Steel130 said:
I know a site that still has the Caly 3 Super Blue Sprint in stock. That would be your best way to try it out for around $140.
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If he's not in a hurry, the aforementioned upcoming Spyderco FRN knives should be a fair sight less-expensive.
 
You can get some 120 or 150 mm san mai super blue Hiromoto utility knives for ~$80. The SB edge patinas very quickly, but holds it's razor edge very well.
 
I had a Caly 3.5 and it was excellent. I think the 3 would just be a bit small for my XL hands
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I need XXL or bigger gloves so I guess that means my hands are considered pretty large. I have never had problems with the Caly, the 3.5, heck, even the Caly jr. The way they are built they can accommodate most sizes. Spyderco designs are pretty ergonomic. At least Sal G. designed ones. It seems like every knife he has made fits me like it was made for my hands. I know for a fact they weren't, and many other people with all shapes and sizes feel the same way. The Stretch is one particularly known for comfort.

Joe
 
The Mastiff said:
I need XXL or bigger gloves so I guess that means my hands are considered pretty large. I have never had problems with the Caly, the 3.5, heck, even the Caly jr. The way they are built they can accommodate most sizes. Spyderco designs are pretty ergonomic. At least Sal G. designed ones. It seems like every knife he has made fits me like it was made for my hands. I know for a fact they weren't, and many other people with all shapes and sizes feel the same way. The Stretch is one particularly known for comfort.

Joe
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Thanks Joe! I guess that means I will need to buy one before they are all gone for myself :).
 
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