Buck's 425M Steel

[Slice-and-dice]

This chart from A.G.Russell shows a little different figures. It also shows the (v) & more Cr. DM
https://agrussell.com/chart
Still, looking at the numbers closely it would compare with 440A.

Great chart David, thanks for sharing the link.

I've always thought highly of 425M. To me, its characteristics are much like 440C. While I enjoy the 420HC just fine, and agree that its really hard to tell the difference between Buck's 4xx series heat treated steels, I must admit that 425m seems the most balanced and I highly favor it. No wonder I have a 1980s Buck 112 in my pocket everyday. Wish Buck would do a special run with 425M - if for nothing other than nostalgic reasons!

 

[jbmonkey]

Great chart David, thanks for sharing the link.

I've always thought highly of 425M. To me, its characteristics are much like 440C. While I enjoy the 420HC just fine, and agree that its really hard to tell the difference between Buck's 4xx series heat treated steels, I must admit that 425m seems the most balanced and I highly favor it. No wonder I have a 1980s Buck 112 in my pocket everyday. Wish Buck would do a special run with 425M - if for nothing other than nostalgic reasons!

David (R.I.P.) is no longer with us...hes in a better place now......but he would have appreciated your post.......