Gotta question.....Classic Knife, Modern Material

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I was in the Kabar forum and the subject of classic blade styles, with modern material.

It reminded me, I've always wanted a classic Kabar Marine F/U knife, made with more modern material, same handle, guard and sheath, but something like D2 (I know, they make the D2 Extreme), or O1. Possibly M4.

Man, that would be something.

So, what classic blade would you upgrade to some high end, wallet busting steel?

Moose
 
I'm with ya on this... I like some of the classics: Kephart, Nessmuk style blades but I'm not crazy about wood so everything I've gotten has synthetic scales. For me it's just staying away from leather & wood and instead using Kydex & G10/Micarta.. I also like a parkerized finish once in a while. Nothing really exotic in the steel department though:(1095 is about as exotic as I've gotten but I'm really happy with it.... wouldn't mind having any of them in L7 though.


Eli
 
I'd like a Randall 18 in some of Don Hanson's W2.
 
Moosez45 said:
I was in the Kabar forum and the subject of classic blade styles, with modern material.

It reminded me, I've always wanted a classic Kabar Marine F/U knife, made with more modern material, same handle, guard and sheath, but something like D2 (I know, they make the D2 Extreme), or O1. Possibly M4.

Man, that would be something.

So, what classic blade would you upgrade to some high end, wallet busting steel?

Moose
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I'm all in for classic designs in modern steels!

The Marble's, Wade&Butcher and their lookalikes catch my attention.
There were inumerous variations made here in northern Europe and Germany.

The closest today has to be the Fällkniven NL series and they are my favorites.
A modern take on a 5" general outdoor knife in stainless isn't wrong.

I'm thinking along the lines of the new Mora Bushcraft Black blade (4,8" long without the handle) and a W&B handle.
Preferably in Odins eye Damasteel!:D

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Regards
Mikael
 
I would very much like to see a classic spanish Navaja in modern materials. The Spyderco Navaja is close, but might be even too modern.

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Moosez45 said:
...something like D2 (I know, they make the D2 Extreme), or O1. Possibly M4.
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I thought you said "modern"? :p Those have been around for decades. If you want modern tool steels, there's no reason not to step up to "powder" steel. CPM-3V and Elmax are mighty fine.

And yeah, the classic K-bar is a great choice for an upgrade. I'd like to see more Buck 110's in high-end steel, as well.
 
james terrio said:
I thought you said "modern"? :p Those have been around for decades. If you want modern tool steels, there's no reason not to step up to "powder" steel. CPM-3V and Elmax are mighty fine.

And yeah, the classic K-bar is a great choice for an upgrade. I'd like to see more Buck 110's in high-end steel, as well.
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True, maybe I should have said, "Different Steel". :D

I had a thought last night on this as well, what a Case Stockman or Sodbuster in 3V?

Mora in VG10 or 3V?

Moose
 
Moosez45 said:
I had a thought last night on this as well, what a Case Stockman or Sodbuster in 3V?
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I'd be all for it. 3V is sadly under-used in really thin, keen slicers.

Mikael W said:
...It's thick as two Mora's...
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Doesn't that sort of defeat the purpose? Maybe it's just me but when I think "Mora" I think of really thin blades. I do like somewhat heavier blades in that general size too, of course.
 
james terrio said:
I'd be all for it. 3V is sadly under-used in really thin, keen slicers.



Doesn't that sort of defeat the purpose? Maybe it's just me but when I think "Mora" I think of really thin blades. I do like somewhat heavier blades in that general size too, of course.
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At 3.2 mm, the Robust, Survival, and Black are the thickest of the lot. About as thick as I would want them.

How about a Marbles Ideal 5 made from S30v?

Moose
 
Heck yeah, Mikael mentioned the classic Marble's patterns, too. And now you've got me pondering a Catt 225Q in Elmax or CTS-XHP...
 
james terrio said:
Doesn't that sort of defeat the purpose? Maybe it's just me but when I think "Mora" I think of really thin blades. I do like somewhat heavier blades in that general size too, of course.
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Maybe it would benefit from a distal taper and a tapered tang.
That would make it lighter in the hand.
The geometry is well thought out and as long as you avoid carrots, it's a good cutter.

Powdersteels are fun to use and a luxury to own, but for basic cutting needs at low quotes Mora's are hard to beat!

Regards
Mikael
 
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