Blackjack Small AUS-10 now in 8Cr13?

diamdave

diamdave

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Is this the same, authentic Blackjack I see advertised everywhere? Has anybody been able to compare the cutting performance of the newer model against the older model? I understand both were/are imported. thanks.....
 
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.
 
Seems that Blackjack moved production of that wonderful little cutter
from Japan to China.

AUS-10 is great steel used in far too few knives IMO.
And now one fewer.
 
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