Camillus Cuda Mini-Talon

[muzzleup]

420 stainless for the handles? Hmmmm, since the 400 series cres (stainless)steels are carbon steels, then it would make more sense to make the frame out of 316 or some other 300 series cres. since these series are generally very low in carbon (if any)and are usually not hardenable...thus being much more rust resistant then the 400 series alloys.
Maybe it is more a case of using what you already have,also 300 series cres work hardens like a bastard during machining requiring a constant feed and lots of coolant.

 

[dogboye]

Originally posted by muzzleup
420 stainless for the handles? Hmmmm, since the 400 series cres (stainless)steels are carbon steels, then it would make more sense to make the frame out of 316 or some other 300 series cres. since these series are generally very low in carbon (if any)and are usually not hardenable...thus being much more rust resistant then the 400 series alloys.
Maybe it is more a case of using what you already have,also 300 series cres work hardens like a bastard during machining requiring a constant feed and lots of coolant.

It might make more sense to make them out of 300 series, they are 420, according to the ad's. I just double-checked the ad in the latest BLADE magazine.

 

[Bugs3x]

Woops, wrong thread. This happens so often when I find a link to an older thread. Sorry.

 

[Will Fennell]

We DO use 420 stainless in the Frame of the EDC[ all versions ]. We do this for a VERY good reason. As someone mentioned above, you can't harden the 300 series stainless'. You can heat treat 420 SS as we know. This makes for a MUCH stronger frame, and of course lets us have much better spring tension for the lock bar. I personally have had NO corrosion problems with the 420 stainless frames, even around saltwater, with minimal care.

Thanks for the interest!

 

[dogboye]

Originally posted by Will Fennell
I personally have had NO corrosion problems with the 420 stainless frames, even around saltwater, with minimal care.

Just as I would expect. 420HC isn't my favorite steel, but not because I have had any problems with it. Just doesn't hold its edge quite as long as some of the other premium steels (and... errr... blade metals ), so when I can afford it, I go for the premiums.