CPM-154 Box Elder Chef

[KHall]

Steel – CPM 154
Handle – Stainless Steel, African Blackwood & Green Stabilized Box Elder Burl
Pin – Stainless

Knife dimensions:
Overall length – 13 3/4 inches
Blade length – 8 1/2 inches
Blade width – 2 1/8inches
Thickness – 0.126 inches
Tigerwood Display / Storage stand.

Price - $450 + $20 for shipping an insurance.

I will ship international, but buyer pays the additional cost.

PayPal and email khall@hallenergyconsulting.com

Regards,
Ken

 

[Alan Warren Knives]

How can anyone not like this knife. Beautiful!!

 

[KHall]

Thanks Alan

Ken

 

[winger51]

Truly stunning!

 

[readheads1]

Nice looking knife, can you detail the heat treatment done on it ?

 

[KHall]

The CPM 154 was heated up to 1965 F, soaked for 25 minutes then plated quenched, then tempered at 975 F twice for 2 hour each, with a resulting Rockwell hardness of between 59 - 60.

Ken

 

[readheads1]

Did you do cryo treatment ? If not, why not ?

 

[KHall]

I do not do cryo, doing cryo only gains 1 to 2 points of hardness. I do not believe that you would be able to tell the difference in the performance.

Ken

 

[readheads1]

My understanding is the Cryo also increases toughness (resistance to chipping), Jay Fisher and Phil Wilson are big proponents of it. It also makes sense from my Engineering point of view. If I am to spend $500 on a knife I want it to last generations. What do you think ?

http://www.jayfisher.com/Heat_Treat...m#Why_are_cryogenically_treated_steels_better

 

[KHall]

There are always engineering vs cost trade off to consider when making a product. I think for the cost involved I have a high quality process. I could invest in the equipment the Jay does but then my process cost would be in the $2000+ range like his. If one of my knives fails from normal use I will repair or replace. I would be glad to sale you a knife, but I understand if you prefer something else.

Thanks for you interest and consideration.
Ken