Henckels Fernambuk wood Stockman

[oregon]

HK-3FER, Henckels 4" Stockman with Fernambuk wood scales: What is the blade material, carbon steel or stainless steel? Seems like I've seen it advertised both ways.

Can you have your choice? Is there a definitive site to visit for an answer?

Isn't Fernambuk wood a tropical hardwood? Never had any experience with Boker made slipjoints or Fernambuk.

The knife sure looks pretty to me. I like carbon steel. I think that the stainless used by Boker is 420 which leaves me cold.

http://www.knifecountry.com/hk-3fer.jpg

Thank you kindly for any help.

All the best,

oregon

 

[littleknife]

According to the following to retailers, the stockman is carbon steel.

http://www.discountcutlery.net/en-us/dept_22566.html

http://www.knifecountry.com/henckels.htm

On the other hand, the Fernambuk congress is advertised as stainless (420 HC).

I think "Fernambuk" is the German name of the South American (Brazilian) pernambuco wood, also known as brazilwood.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilwood

 

[oregon]

Hey,

Thanks for the research my friend.

Ordered one from Bladematrix. Good pics of one on the bay.

I figure that it will be a user.

Received a handfull of slipjoints from an older client. Enjoyed bringing them back to life. The carbon steel blades show years of character but sharpen up real nice. This got me going.

Best,

oregon

 

[littleknife]

You are most welcome.
I wish you get a nice knife.
Please, let us know what is your opinion about the fit, finish, sharpening properties etc.
Thank you in advance.