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Hey guys, I got what I think is a great deal on a Carothers Basic Field Knife 5 in MagnaCut. It’s on the way, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve always wanted one but thought I’d never see it at a price I could feel good about affording.

Anyway, this post is about the optimized heat treat. How’s that Magnacut performing for those of you have used it? How’s it compare to Delta 3V in terms of toughness and edge retention?

Thanks!
 
Here's a recent thread discussing this (and apples). Not sure if this answers your question exactly. From my experience CPK MC is as awesome as you would expect, and an admirable companion to the CPK Delta 3V.

#not Nathan

Gravelface

Thread 'How’s the Magnacut compare to 3V? And also apples.'

Is there a thread comparing the 2. Does one excel over the other in any certain aspect. I’ve got a lot of Nathan’s 3V but no Magnacut.

Just curious from @Nathan the Machinist and users perspectives of one over the other.

Or if this has been explained numerous times, maybe a link or video.

Much appreciated!!!
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clinton1 said:
Here's a recent thread discussing this (and apples). Not sure if this answers your question exactly. From my experience CPK MC is as awesome as you would expect, and an admirable companion to the CPK Delta 3V.

#not Nathan

Gravelface

Thread 'How’s the Magnacut compare to 3V? And also apples.'

Is there a thread comparing the 2. Does one excel over the other in any certain aspect. I’ve got a lot of Nathan’s 3V but no Magnacut.

Just curious from @Nathan the Machinist and users perspectives of one over the other.

Or if this has been explained numerous times, maybe a link or video.

Much appreciated!!!
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Nathan the Machinist

Post in thread 'The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread'

garythegoat said:
Spyderco thinks so highly of magnacut’s corrosion resistance it is now in their salt line - I know that different heat treats can bring out/amplify properties in a steel - does the way you are heat treating magnacut tend to effect its corrosion resistance at all?

I’m thinking of using a magnacut bfk as a dive/salt water knife. I can’t think of a reason not to…
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I give no consideration to corrosion resistance when developing a heat treat. However, the heat treat that I use does maximize the amount of free chromium so it does happen to have the best corrosion resistance of the...
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