Buck using Sandvik?

You can count me out on nonstainless steels w/ any knife.I've worked w/ them. Been there done that don't care to buy the Tee shirt.DM
 
:cool:...The Sandvik steel will be very good. It takes a great edge, holds it well and is easy to regain that edge with steeling or a SharpMaker. I have a few Kershaw with Sandvik and they are all super cutters with long intervals between sharpening...:thumbup::thumbup:
 
CJ said the cost on the Sandvik was close to the cost of 420HC. Buck may be looking for a 110 with a retail price between $33 (LL Bean) and $70 for the AG110. Sounds like a $50 110 may be on the way. I've got a Kershaw Onion in 13C26 that I've had for about 8 years and it is an extremely good knife steel.

I think this Sandvik move is a smart one by Buck. With Kershaw moving on to a new steel 14C28, Sandvik just may have been looking to make a deal to keep up their current production of 13C26. This move could just be a serious positive business decision for Buck. Let's hope so.
 
The foreign made Sandvik (used in Pukko knives of Finland)is very different than that made in US such as 12c27M a good choice,13C26 or 14C28 as well. Still, close to 420HC and between 425M. A shuffling of the steel deck among businesses. What offers the best product to our customers at the best cost to us? I hope they continue to offer the upgrade steels.DM
 
While I'm certain the Sandvic steel is a good alloy. It isn't an American alloy.

Guys, call me what you will, but I have a penchant for American alloys in knives made in America by American owned companies. I want all of my money to stay in the US if at all possible.

Yes, I use knives and alloys made elsewhere. But I still prefer to carry American stuff if I can. I would be unhappy to see Buck turn to an alloy made by a foreign company, even if the steel is actually made in the US.
 
knarfeng said:
While I'm certain the Sandvic steel is a good alloy. It isn't an American alloy.

I would be unhappy to see Buck turn to an alloy made by a foreign company, even if the steel is actually made in the US.
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knarfeng, Are you saying two different things here? Sandvik is made in US.DM
 
knarfeng said:
While I'm certain the Sandvic steel is a good alloy. It isn't an American alloy.

Guys, call me what you will, but I have a penchant for American alloys in knives made in America by American owned companies. I want all of my money to stay in the US if at all possible.

Yes, I use knives and alloys made elsewhere. But I still prefer to carry American stuff if I can. I would be unhappy to see Buck turn to an alloy made by a foreign company, even if the steel is actually made in the US.
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David Martin said:
knarfeng, Are you saying two different things here? Sandvik is made in US.DM
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I hope this helps David, I highlighted the red part ;)

I can see the ATS-34 debates all over again LOL! Care to join in 334?

Sandvik may have steel made in the USA, but they are a "global company" with plants everywhere. I believe they are based out of finland? Sweden?
We use their some of their welding wire at work, while it is great stuff, it is imported.

This is going to be a potatoe, potato/tomatoe, tomato kinda year in this forum again :D LOL
 
I've liked Kershaw's 13C26 and can't wait to try some Bucks in this steel. And another steel choice in the 110 would be really cool!
 
For me if it’s produced in America it’s an acceptable product no matter who the corporate owner happens to be. All major corporations produce product around the world. What matters is do American workers make what I buy...if they do and it's a competitive product; I no problem with it at all.

I’m not convinced 13C26 in made in America but I don’t get bent buying from countries with similar laws, living standards, and values on things like environment or child labor. And Sweden falls in that category.
 
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Post, I see what he's(knarfeng) is saying now. Sort of worded---- well I had to read it several times to get it. I'm sure its just me. On the "like" ATS34 debate, I do care. But With our global market situation, if its made in America (the steel) and the knife. Thats close enough for me. If i got more picky than that then, my wife better throw most of our fruits and vegtables espically this time of year. May as well throw out my shirts(china's the #1cotton producing nation),boots(korea)beef(we have a major import door open w/ MExico)ect..Now, my deer meat, it comes 100% American made and processed by born and raised U.S. citizens w/ Buck's finest knives. That will fly with me.DM
 
I'll be buying a few new Bucks.man those new folders look great!I like the new charcoal wood grip too,the logo might take some gettin accustomed to.Buck using a new sandvic steel ,but is it still heat treated by Bos?
 
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