Helle knives laminated stainless?

[lonestar1979]

Does anyone know what steel they use in their laminated blades,I have couple ,but never used them much.They hold edge well and get crazy sharp.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Quoted from the Ragweed Forge site, about the core of Helle's laminated stainless blades (I added the bold emphasis):

"Helle Steel Specifications

I'm occasionally asked what type of steel is used in the core of the Helle laminated blades. It is blended especially for Helle, and does not correspond to any of the standard types. For the technically minded, the composition is:
C-0.7%, Si-0.70%, S-0.002%, P-0.19%, MN-0.44%, Ni-0.28%, Cr-14%, Mo-0.52%."

I have a Helle folder with the laminated blade and I agree, it's pretty good stuff. :thumbup:

BTW, the outer layers of the laminate are 18-8 stainless for strength/toughness.


David

 

[lonestar1979]

thx David!