carbidized edges?

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So any of you guys with some of Dan's fine work, especially the carbidized stuff.... How is it holding up? This is something I am looking into doing, and curious what some real users thought?

Thank you
 
Got three. Nice and sharp, easy to maintain with the micro bevel on the opposite side. I wouldn't use one as a pry bar, but maybe I'm a chicken. ;)
 
I am ready to try one very soon. I am happy with my all ti blade but I know the carbide edge will perform better.
 
I'll let you guys throw in first! I feel the carbide is a true breakthrough and is here to stick around.


I have an old test video and need to do some more testing on film.

Tin.Man, I got your email too, I hope mine helps out. Anytime you need some help just let me know!
 
Is it true than as long as you weren't doing impact stuff, but only cutting stuff, a carbidized edge would kinda sharpen itself?(It would be applied to one side of the blade). Not hair popping sharp, but enough to still cut stuff. Because the metal side has less wear resistance, kind of like how a beaver keeps its teeth sharp.
 
heck I have to throw in, lol...


sintro said:
Is it true than as long as you weren't doing impact stuff, but only cutting stuff, a carbidized edge would kinda sharpen itself?(It would be applied to one side of the blade). Not hair popping sharp, but enough to still cut stuff. Because the metal side has less wear resistance, kind of like how a beaver keeps its teeth sharp.
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Great explanation and I find that to be true. That really sums it up.

Soft materials - edge seems to last forever
Medium or abrasive - self sharpening!
Hardwood twisting cuts, high impact - I'd just avoid that. Ti and carbide is really tough but I'm talking about what they work best for. One of my customers tests all of his knives the same way with a rigorous regime of wood cutting and it did great. It's all about edge geometry here.


I have never had a carbidized Ti edge chip. I have never damaged an edge even with hardwood. You can saw with one too, even hardwoods.

If you feel the edge of a carbidized knife it feels like a very fine hacksaw blade. It can get hair popping sharp but seems to dull to very sharp after some use.

The edge is super aggressive and with materials like meat it just excels. Steak knives are in my plans. I have one as a shop knife and mostly use it for cutting cardboard, it is fun plowing through it with ease.
 
I can attest to it eating meat. Mine ate my finger like it was nothing. Cut lots of card, opened boxes. It's cuts the kydex each time I slide it in and out, and I still worry about it biting me.
 
xxdrpxx- if you want my Backpacker sheath, let me know and I'll drop it in the mail. I have an extra.
 
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