Are dendritic cobalt Militaries in testing yet?

I would like to hear about this as well.
Love the Military and would love to get one with the Boye Dendritic Cobalt.


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The greatest thought that has ever entered my mind is that one day I will have to stand before a Holy God and give an account of my life.
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In the 2/99 issue of Blade magazine, Kim Breed reviewed Boye's Dendritic steel (cast 440C) vs Dendritic cobalt (cast Stellite). Cutting sisal rope, the cobalt out-cut Boye's steel by well over a 2 to 1 margin. Apparently, it was also reviewed in one of this summer's issues of Tactical Knives; I haven't seen it but some folks referred to it here on the Forum. The results in that test were even more dramatically in favor of the cast stellite.

Since when has Spyderco been considering BDC for its Military? First I've heard of it.

Curious to see how it stacks up against 440V, not sure it'll offer any improvement. My guess is that the difference in edge-holding will be negligible in practical terms (like, how many times do you slice hemp rope each day?). But I'm curious to hear about toughness -- 440V in the mid-50s RC may remain superior...

...but if Spydie does make a BDC model available, will the co. also switch liner and pin materials to make it entirely impervious to salt-water corrosion? Sal, if you're listening, it'll certainly sell, and probably out-do the Mission MPF at its own game, in short time...

Glen

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“The piano has been drinking” -Tom Waits

 
Spyderco has been involved in a relationship with David Boye for several years. I have always had much respect for David and we felt that David's material was worth some research time.

Unfortunately, it's more R & D at this time than driven production. We have already cast the blades in both Dendritic 440C & Dendritic Cobalt. As Glen mentioned, the plan is non corrosive materials (titanium, 304 stainless, cobalt, etc). We believe the real value will be in corrosive conditions.

The dendritic cobalt did outperform the dentritic 440C in edge retention in our testing as well.

We have another thread full of suggestions on what and how to test the Dendritic pieces and we'll be soliciting some of the forumites to help with the testing.

Yes, I would love to be knee deep in this project at this time. Still have to "run a business" and the Spyderench production has most of the R & D staff tied up for now.

sal
 
Hey Sal, whenever you get up to speed w/the project, I heartily volunteer my svcs for the "onerous task" of testing a non-corrosion Military! Coastal camping, snow country hiking, boat or pier fishing -- command and I shall obey!

Glen

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“The piano has been drinking” -Tom Waits

 
Sal.
I look forward to the results of your testing .I repair snow removal equipment for the highway dept. and the corrosive environment is unbelievable year round. Salt, Calcium Cloride, and many other corrosive agents take their toll on knife steel. Maintance is a constant problem. Any improvement in corrosive resistance would be well received for those of us who use our knives in these hostile conditions.
That would be the only improvement I could want on my Military.


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im right there with you,

im in water treatment and spend a good bit of time up to my elbows in salt brine and potasium chloride brine.

repeated knife cleaning during the day isnt uncommon.

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'Till next time,
Rich the kite guy
 
...ooh sal,
forgot to mention, dont forget your buds who volunteered to test these buggers when they become available.

im still here ready to serve, and im sure the others who raised there hands for this duty are still nearby.

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'Till next time,
Rich the kite guy
 
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