Case steel

Earl1

Earl1

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I was wondering if anyone knows what steel case uses as the tru sharp stainless. I've looked and haven't been able to find anything
 
I thought it was something else but so similar it is effectively 420HC and yes their HT is softer than Buck's regardless of what it is.
 
420HC, but run softer than Buck. The carbon steel is 1095V (1095 with vanadium) and is a steel I really like.
 
Case runs the steel softer because their customers generally like a knife that is easy to sharpen similar to Victorinox's steel that they use and heat treat. Years ago, I actually avoided buying Buck knives because I always had trouble sharpening them. Doubt it would be a problem now, but that was the case years ago for me personally.
 
I think it’s around 55 HRC to put a number out there. I do not like their stainless at all. Their 154cm is good tho but it’s only on a few models
 
Tru Sharp surgical steel from Case xx is on par with 420hc or possibly 440A. Like others have said, it is softer so it is very easy to sharpen and it takes a nice keen edge.
 
22-rimfire said:
Case runs the steel softer because their customers generally like a knife that is easy to sharpen similar to Victorinox's steel that they use and heat treat. Years ago, I actually avoided buying Buck knives because I always had trouble sharpening them. Doubt it would be a problem now, but that was the case years ago for me personally.
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Buck used to use 440C, I believe, and it was a b*tch to sharpen. I wore down a nice Buck Ranger just from over-sharpening, as it was the only way I could get a decent edge on carborundum -- didn't have diamond hones back then. Buck's current 420HC is worlds better IMHO.
 
Alberta Ed said:
Buck used to use 440C, I believe, and it was a b*tch to sharpen. I wore down a nice Buck Ranger just from over-sharpening, as it was the only way I could get a decent edge on carborundum -- didn't have diamond hones back then. Buck's current 420HC is worlds better IMHO.
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They used 440c then went to 425m and eventually 420hc as being one of the only companies using it made the 425m costly.

Btw I've heard from many who sent old 440c Bucks to the spa that having the edge 2000 put on it can make a world of difference thinner edge geometry, and of course the stones available today.
 
I like the carbon steel myself. I have carried yellow handle stockman with cv blades for years. I think it is a better steel as it seems to hold an edge longer
 
Hickory n steel said:
They used 440c then went to 425m and eventually 420hc as being one of the only companies using it made the 425m costly.

Btw I've heard from many who sent old 440c Bucks to the spa that having the edge 2000 put on it can make a world of difference thinner edge geometry, and of course the stones available today.
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And this has to do with Case's steel how exactly? I must have missed something.
 
Well... to get back to Case steel, from what I've heard, it is something like 420HC.

Sidenote- I've always found it interesting that Case gets to call their steel "surgical steel" and nobody gives them crap about it. Don't get me wrong, I like Case and like the steel, but I definitely see a double standard in Case's favor here.
 
19-3ben said:
Well... to get back to Case steel, from what I've heard, it is something like 420HC.

Sidenote- I've always found it interesting that Case gets to call their steel "surgical steel" and nobody gives them crap about it. Don't get me wrong, I like Case and like the steel, but I definitely see a double standard in Case's favor here.
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Some people care, but I think many just kind of accept that this is how it is.
I have no problem with whatever it is they use, I don't know what it is but know what to expect from it when using a stsinless case knife.
I certainly can understand why people would want them to list what it is though.
 
19-3ben said:
.... I've always found it interesting that Case gets to call their steel "surgical steel" and nobody gives them crap about it. Don't get me wrong, I like Case and like the steel, but I definitely see a double standard in Case's favor here.
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:thumbsup: Have to agree with that. There does appear to be a double standard involved here.
 
Due to the generic steel labeling I put Case lower on my list along with their softer HT being something of an issue in my book. There are still some designs I really like that are unique to Case and on top they still make a solid product despite any concerns I might have with them and/or their steel choice.
 
PirateSeulb said:
Due to the generic steel labeling I put Case lower on my list along with their softer HT being something of an issue in my book. There are still some designs I really like that are unique to Case and on top they still make a solid product despite any concerns I might have with them and/or their steel choice.
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I am kind of addicted to Trappers and I keep buying Case trappers, often I have to buy it in the Stainless because many of the Trappers are not offered in the CV (high carbon).

I will say this particular Trapper in Stainless blew me away. First off I think the sharpening had more attention and I swear the blades in it were another point or two harder. The edges just went for ever on this particular Trapper. I was quite satisfied.

If you see one of these Case Trappers in the "Prime" (genuine) Stag I say snag it.
Good stuff :thumbsup: :thumbsup: (at least mine is).
Other Trappers I have; and I have many are softer and did not come as nicely sharpened but generally I'm not disappointed . . . considering these are not very expensive.
A terrific knife for the price !
(Case : I'm not saying I wouldn't buy some Trappers from you in some seriously killer super steel because I WOULD ! Oh come on . . . throw caution to the wind; build some with M4. Charge a hundred dollars . . . one thirty . . . one forty . . . Case what is it going to take dudes ?) (One in the Prime Stag is a must though ! ! ! ! I love those big fat handles ! ! ! !)

Oh and while I am up on this rickety little soap box loose the spay blade . . . for the super steel knives just go single blade . . . please and thank you .

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Better
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The CV carbon steel with patina
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You can just barely see the colors (hard to photograph for a non photographer).
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