Blade Steel Poll

[JC in SC]

I would prefer premium stainless (ATS-34), with D2 and 1095 to follow.

With respect to the bolsters, I would prefer rattailed, but will go with just about anything. I'd prefer no pinch, unless it is crisp. IMHO, GEC's pinching always ends up looking washed out.

I'm all for blade swedges.

I would prefer stainless for the liners, but wouldn't pull out if they were NS or brass.

Size wise, anything around 4" ± 1/2" would be fine with me.

 

[Thalestin]

I went for 1095. I love the stuff. I'm game for all the other options. I like the grooved bolsters but open to anything

 

[T. Erdelyi]

I like HC Steels like 1095, they seem more traditional as they develop patina/character.

 

[Kohai999]

I like HC Steels like 1095, they seem more traditional as they develop patina/character.

Did it occur to ANYONE that the reason the factories used carbon steel is that stainless, especially premium stainless steel did not exist in the time period when traditional slipjoints were initially created?

If carbon steel was better, Tony Bose would use it over 154-CM.

Stainless rules....that is all.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Did it occur to ANYONE that the reason the factories used carbon steel is that stainless, especially premium stainless steel did not exist in the time period when traditional slipjoints were initially created?

If carbon steel was better, Tony Bose would use it over 154-CM.

Stainless rules....that is all.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

Don't get me wrong Steven, stainless has it's place and I have more than my share of quality stainless knives, it's just that the steels like 1095 always remind me of bein' a kid when the Old Man was still alive and he'd give me his knife to use and the patina always facinated me.

Some of the super stainless steels and the stainless damascus make gorgeous blades that hold up great.

I'm not anti-stainless, I just prefer non-stainless blades on my traditional knives.

 

[Modoc ED]

Right on Ted. It's looking like 1095 will prevail.

 

[russde]

But....if we combine the D2 votes with the Premium votes....ah who cares, it'll be a cool knife regardless.

 

[WA Martin]

Bareheaded, smooth nickel silver bolster, no real preference on the liners, and 1095 blades.

 

[Chinpo]

I voted for 440C. I live in a humid place and it makes for easier care. However, I do prefer 1095. As usual, whatever is chosen, I'll be buying.

 

[JulianHayes]

I like my premium stainless steels, but there is just something about a nicely patined 1095 carbon steel, not to mention the ease of sharpening. In my experience a good carbon blade properly maintained is hard to beat...

 

[neeman]

Did it occur to ANYONE that the reason the factories used carbon steel is that stainless, especially premium stainless steel did not exist in the time period when traditional slipjoints were initially created?

If carbon steel was better, Tony Bose would use it over 154-CM.

Stainless rules....that is all.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

Stainless rules....

But not logic...

 

[silenthunterstudios]

I don't want to commit to anything yet, but I am still very interested in getting one of these. I am good with any steel as long as they do a good heat treat. With all of the companies listed, I know I will be happy. Any steel is good.