CPM 10V Drop Point Hunter by J.P.Holmes

[nozh2002]

I was lucky to find tis one ready for sale on J.P.Holmes website http://www.jphknives.com and just grab it right away!

This is 3 1/2" x 1 1/16" x 5/32" CPM 10V blade with green string micarta handle, 4.76 oz.

Initial sharpness 70g - very good, same as for Dozier and Matsuda. Very thin edge - property which I learn to appreciate most in blade geometry.

Did not cut anything yet, but will do some comparison testing for sure. After all this is best American super-steel so far, which show superior results on ASI test (he has Phill Willson knife).

 

[nozh2002]

More pics:

Size is working size to me. In the same league as Busse Game Warden, almost same as Active Duty:

And here this super modern super steel with good old bulat (by Ivan Kirpichev)

Sheath are included - pretty good solid sheath:

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Troop]

Very nice, Vassili...let me know how you like it once you start using it. Wow...you really thinned those Busse's! Any problems with edge chipping or rolling with the Busse's being so thin?
By the way, you take great photos....you should work for Playboy or something! Maybe they'd give you some "fringe benefits".

 

[Larrin]

I hope it lives up to all of your expectations.

 

[nozh2002]

I hope too... Forgot to mention it is 63-64HRC.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Cougar Allen]

 

[BURNSY56]

great looking hunter.:thumbup: versatile skinner yet pointy enough for all other chores....and 10V!!!
congrats

 

[nozh2002]

Very nice, Vassili...let me know how you like it once you start using it. Wow...you really thinned those Busse's! Any problems with edge chipping or rolling with the Busse's being so thin?

Busse edge are not thin, it is quite thick and this is why edge looks so wide, but it is around 30 degree and so I do not notice any problems - I did cut thick leather on wooden base and di not have any problems. But this J.P.Holmes knife has thinest edge I ever see so far.

By the way, you take great photos....you should work for Playboy or something! Maybe they'd give you some "fringe benefits".

Thanks, beautiful things deserve to be shown on good pictures...

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Geode]

That knife is great looking and would seem to be a performer. Really nice handle ergonomics. Thanks for the post, links to knife maker, and dimensions of the blade. I think 5/32" is just right for slicing and sturdiness.

 

[Troop]

Vassili,
Just how thin is it? Is it 5/32 like someone posted above? 5/32 you should be O.K. with. It's not crazy, like under 1/8 or anything, right?

 

[nozh2002]

Vassili,
Just how thin is it? Is it 5/32 like someone posted above? 5/32 you should be O.K. with. It's not crazy, like under 1/8 or anything, right?

It is - 3 1/2" x 1 1/16" x 5/32" (90mm x 27mm x 4mm) and Busse Game Warde is 6/32" (5mm).

So it is good working thickness, but most important for me is edge thickness - J.P. made it very thin, so I will enjoy cutting as well as it will be also pleasure to sharpen!

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Troop]

It is - 3 1/2" x 1 1/16" x 5/32" (90mm x 27mm x 4mm) and Busse Game Warde is 6/32" (5mm).

So it is good working thickness, but most important for me is edge thickness - J.P. made it very thin, so I will enjoy cutting as well as it will be also pleasure to sharpen!

Thanks, Vassili.

Sounds good. :thumbup: Enjoy your beautiful knife!

 

[jaislandboy]

congrats on a sweet knife and thanx for the excellent pix Vasilli... :thumbup: