Faint scratch or something different entirely ?

Wolverine666

Wolverine666

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Just noticed on my 124 a faint scratch on the back of the blade (spine). What made me look closer is that the scratch seems to be in the center of the spine and perfectly straight. It's only a couple inches long near the hilt.

My question is this : could the blade on the 124 (or any knife) be composed of two steel slabs that are somehow attached to make one blade (and I'm seeing the seam ?) ? Or maybe this is just a scratch from the sheath ? The perfect centering and straightness has me baffled.

Just thinking out loud. Any thoughts ?
 
My guess is it's merely a scratch. I believe Buck's 420HC is a powdered steel forged in billets, then sheets, and laser cut for the rough blade shape. Should be no folds.

Of course, I'm only speculating here. I'm sure photo requests are forthcoming so someone with more knowledge than I will respond.
 
I'm pretty sure it's just a scratch. I was just intrigued by the possibility of the fusing of two steel slabs in order to make a single blade. By no means would I prefer a "two-stabbed" blade. A single solid piece of steel seems like I would make a stronger blade.
 
I'd take a properly executed Damascus blade over a single billet steel every time. If I could afford it... Think of a dozen, or dozens of layers hammered and heat welded together versus a single billet.

A 2x12 floor joist, or Microllam (google for explanation) for example. I know wood and metal is apples and oranges, but I would think similar principals apply.

Admittedly, I don't know Buck's process so don't spend my $0.02 all in one place...
 
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That will just be a scratch. I would search the sheath for any debris
 
420HC is mfg. by Latrobe/ Carpenter and is NOT a powdered manufactured steel. It uses a process of induction vacuum remelt (or close). A clean manufacturing method for steels. The steel will have near .46-.5% C and 13.-13.2% Cr. It is purchased in large sheets and laser cut to shape. Most likely you're seeing a scratch on your 124 as it is from one piece of steel. DM
 
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David Martin said:
420HC is mfg. by Latrobe and is NOT a powdered manufactured steel. It uses a process of standard vacuum remelt (or close). A clean manufacturing method for steels. The steel will have near .46-.5% C and 13.-13.2% Cr. It is purchased in large sheets and laser cut to shape. Most likely you're seeing a scratch on your 124 as it is from one piece of steel. DM
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Thank ya , sir.
 
David Martin said:
420HC is mfg. by Latrobe/ Carpenter and is NOT a powdered manufactured steel. It uses a process of induction vacuum remelt (or close). A clean manufacturing method for steels. The steel will have near .46-.5% C and 13.-13.2% Cr. It is purchased in large sheets and laser cut to shape. Most likely you're seeing a scratch on your 124 as it is from one piece of steel. DM
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Thanks David. You beat me to it. :)
 
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