Edge 2000?

kyhunt

kyhunt

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I can figure that this started in 2000, but what is the differance between this grind and the old? Ever time I try to do a search I get kicked out.
 
DUHHHH... I just realized it tells what it is on the papers that come with the knife so I dug one out. Sorry for the stupid qeustion...
 
What did it tell you? I don't have a knife to dig out the papers and look. Thanks in advance!
 
I don't have one of those pamphlets either, but if I did, it would say that in the late '90s, Buck did a lot of testing with CATRA using the CATRA machine. The CATRA machine uses abrasive cardboard and measures how much cardboard can be cut with a set force. Buck tested and modified the profile of the blade so as to perform better in the CATRA test. (I take this to mean the profile of the entire blade, not just the edge. Certainly my Buck knives from the '60s have a significantly different blade profile than do the same models today, not just edge angle.)

Buck found that by modifying the profile, they could get significantly better results in the CATRA test. They found that a 420HC blade of the modified shape would outperform a blade of BG42 or 440C that did not have the modified shape. Then, of course when blades of those alloys were made using the new profile, they out-performed the blade of 420HC.

Buck adopted the new profile, to which they attached the rather catchy name of "EDGE 2000". The new profile means that, when it comes to actual cutting chores, a Buck knife with 420HC may actually out-perform blades of steels that are known for better edge retention.

It has been said that blade geometry is more important than blade steel. Buck's Edge 2000 work demonstrates that for sure.

I find that the new profile makes for a real slicer.
 
thanks for the insight. I've been eyeing a 309 companion and not sure if I want an older one or newer one for general edc. -matt
 
If it were I, I would get the newer.
 
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