damascus?

[3rdWound]

I decided to go large Sebenza, I just wanted to know what type and process of damascus are used for these knives. Basically, Im asking if the damascus is conducive for an evryday cutter? Or should i go BG42, or s30v?

 

[Scott Dog]

Damascus is beautiful but I believe that is mainly for cosmetic effect. I beleive that they use Delvin Thomas and he makes some very good stuff. The cutting ability of damascus depends on the materials in the mix. The layers make for a toothier edge that cuts agressively but doesn't pop hair. It's not stainless so it requires a bit more care. If pretty is what you want then go damascus. The new wonder steel is S30V. I would go for S30V for an everyday folder. Don't get me wrong, the damascus sebbies are nice but I think that the cutting edge is with the S30V.

 

[w feazell]

i only had one damascus blade and the tip bent very easy. it was not a good using knife. another carbon steel blade was ruined by rust, while in my pocket on a rainy afternoon in the field. the perfect knife steel has not been manufactured yet.

 

[Professor]

Originally posted by w feazell
...the perfect knife steel has not been manufactured yet.

S30V's pretty darn-tootin' close in my experience with it over the past five months.

Damascus with nickel content can easily get boogered-up at the edge if cutting something reasonably dense. Stainless damascus is a Sebenza option, however.

Professor.

 

[Chris Reeve Knives]

As good as the damascus steels are, we feel that they are still not as good for all round performance as S30V. I know I'll be stepping on someone's toes for saying this, but the fact of it is that modern metallurgy has allowed specifically alloyed steels to exceed the performance of damascus. Damascus is beautiful, it has it's place (and a large one) in the knife world but, if your need is for an every day using knife that will perform, choose S30V (on a new knife from us, BG42 is no longer an option!).

Anne

 

[The General]

Well because of the open back lay out of the Sebi, a coin got onto the edge of my small wood Spriral Damascus Sebi and put a 4-5mm dink in the edge. Nothing serious but it shows me that Damask steel with its various good points, is not perhaps as tough in some areas as a more consistant modern steel.

Perhaps in a 3ft long sword the 'user' qualities are far more significant!

That said, it is a very agressive cutter (hopeless shaver!) holds a great edge a very long time and looks like pure class to me. Its a work of art that works! (Sorry Maglite TM)

Day to day, no... But you gota get one some day... Use the force Luke...