Creek stewart knives

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I just bought a large bolo knife that was made from creek stewart survival. I know that he is a very well known survival instructor and has numerous videos on YT. After receiving the knife and reading more about the A36 steel he uses. How bad of an investment did I get? Is the knife worth keeping or should I just resell it? Thanks
 
I'd never heard of this person before now, so I looked up the website and the knife in question. What originally drew you to the knife? If it looks good too you and works for your needs then don't worry too much about steel and just use it. If it just doesn't strike your fancy then return it or move it along. I would caution against viewing knives as an investment as you'll rarely get a meaningful return.

Re A36 steel: I had to look it up and learned it's a low-carbon alloy used mainly for structural items that can be welded. I wouldn't expect stellar edge retention but it's probably pretty tough. With good geometry it might make a decent chopper, but I really don't have any personal experience.
 
It’s my understanding that the knives he offers are case hardened A36. A36 by itself is not suitable for blades IMHO. The theory on these blades is A36 is used for price reduction and strength. The case hardening adds edge holding but only if sharpened from one side only so as to not remove the hardened edge. Again, not my jam but in theory it should work. How do the blades perform for you?
 
Bill Siegle said:
It’s my understanding that the knives he offers are case hardened A36. A36 by itself is not suitable for blades IMHO. The theory on these blades is A36 is used for price reduction and strength. The case hardening adds edge holding but only if sharpened from one side only so as to not remove the hardened edge. Again, not my jam but in theory it should work. How do the blades perform for you?
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Still not impressive for edge holding. But on the bright side, it won't chip.
 
It's really hard to tell as I've never knowingly encountered another cutting tool made of A36. It's likely not going to break, which is the major concern for a chopper.

I guess I'm just confused as to why they would choose A36 over other, more useful steels. Other knives in their lineup are made of 1075, which is more than adequate for knives and machetes. Is A36 just that much cheaper than 1075 or the like? Imacasa and Condor both crank out tons of knives and machetes in 1075 which sell for as much or less thank the Creek Bolo.
 
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