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Blackjack Small AUS-10 now in 8Cr13?
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Sal Glesser
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AUS-10 is a Japanese steel made by Aichi.
8Cr13MoV is a Chinese steel.
sal
8Cr13MoV is a Chinese steel.
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AUS10 has a higher carbon content and a tad more Chrome.
My own expectation is that the AUS10 would be the better steel based on composition. But I have no performance data to support my expectation. And of course all bets are off until you know the hardness.
I betcha Sal knows which cuts better, assuming optimal heat treat for both. Spyderco Byrds use 8Cr13MoV and Spyderco made the Native II in AUS10.
"In God I trust, all others bring data."
That means I put data before theory.
Sorry Mr. Glesser, I don't mean to put any pressure on. Like so many others, I'm a steel junky at heart, but have no wallet to support what I wish were my habit.
My own expectation is that the AUS10 would be the better steel based on composition. But I have no performance data to support my expectation. And of course all bets are off until you know the hardness.
I betcha Sal knows which cuts better, assuming optimal heat treat for both. Spyderco Byrds use 8Cr13MoV and Spyderco made the Native II in AUS10.
"In God I trust, all others bring data."
That means I put data before theory.
Sorry Mr. Glesser, I don't mean to put any pressure on. Like so many others, I'm a steel junky at heart, but have no wallet to support what I wish were my habit.