AUS8 Steel...

[Gary W. Graley]

I'll admit it, I was kind of a steel snob and as of late I have been putting off buying anything that wasn't ATS-34 grade or higher, but when I traded and got the Howard Viele and I found that I was wrong in pooh poohing (is that a word?) the lesser steels, this knife does take a great edge and so far is keeping it fairly well.

So, Mr. Glesser, I do apologize if I have slighted your choice of steels, thanks for the Viele, and the Calypso, and the Endura and the Police and the CoPilot and the Rescue and the Delica and the Dragon Fly and the Snapit and the Harpy(which is on the way)

My .02
G2

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When a fellow says, "it ain't the money but the principle of the thing,"
it's the money.
F. McKinney Hubbard

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[This message has been edited by Gary W. Graley (edited 24 March 1999).]

[This message has been edited by Gary W. Graley (edited 06 April 1999).]

 

[Burke]

"pooh-poohing"

I'm an English major, I should know.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks, I went in and edited poh to pooh
I thought it didn't look right....

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When a fellow says, "it ain't the money but the principle of the thing,"
it's the money.
F. McKinney Hubbard

meltingpot.fortunecity.com/haiti/688

 

[Kodiak PA]

I like A8. It's easy to sharpen, shines up nicely and when sharp, cuts great. I consider a premium steel. I have a bunch of knives in A8. Keep 'em coming!

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~Greg~

 

[Frank]

Why does the Delica II use AUS 6? I haven't cut enough to form an opinion but I did damage the tip removing some staples.

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Frank
jqsurf@worldnet.att.net

 

[James Y]

I have likes AUS 8 from the start. It seems to resist corrosion well, takes and holds a sharp edge, and really resharpens easily. I do hope Spyderco keeps at least some models in AUS8. Not only is it a good steel, but it keeps the price reasonable, is not a "bear" to sharpen, and looks great, too. Or is Spyderco going to phase AUS8 out of its line? Only curious. Jim

 

[James Y]

I have likes AUS 8 from the start. It seems to resist corrosion well, takes and holds a sharp edge, and really resharpens easily. I do hope Spyderco keeps at least some models in AUS8. Not only is it a good steel, but it keeps the price reasonable, is not a "bear" to sharpen, and looks great, too. Or is Spyderco going to phase AUS8 out of its line? Only curious. Jim

 

[Eagle]

I seem to recall a post from a few month's back, might even have been from Sal, which stated that AUS8 can take one of the sharpest edge's due to the grain structure of the steel. Have to see if I can find that post!

 

[Chiro75]

Hey, Gary, I'm glad you like your Viele. I love the Calypso you traded me! ;-) I agree with your review of AUS-8. I have a Rob Simonich Cetan tanto in ATS-34 and used to have a CRKT Apache in the same. I have an Endura in AUS-8. I have found it very difficult to get even a decent edge on ATS-34, but the AUS-8 sharpens up amazingly. And more easily. ATS-34 could be more hype than anything, at least for everyday, normal using conditions. At least that's my opinion!
Steve

 

[Sal Glesser]

I guess that one way to describe it is that AUS-8 is the top of the good steel line before getting into the exotic steel area.

Jim - I'm sure we'll mess around with it in the future. It is great for testing new designs. We've just discovered an AUS-8W that also has some interesting features.

(1.00% of more in steel presents some new manufacturing problems). Appreciate those companies that mess with exotic steels. They are working hard.

Frank - the Endura II and Delica II are lower end versions. Kind of a compromise with a successful pattern, lower grade steel (but still good) and the traditional stainless handle.
sal

 

[Frank]

Lower end? The blade steel may be lower end but the knife has the same top quality fit and finish as any others I've seen.

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Frank
jqsurf@worldnet.att.net

 

[Sal Glesser]

Frank - thank you. we work very hard for the ELU.
sal