Henckels Stainless Steel?

The one I carried for a while took good edges and worked quite well. Personally I can never get the same finite edge on SS as I do on high carbon steel but maybe it is just my lack of skill in doing so.
 
I had one, a Copperhead but I gave it to my step-dad and never used it. My understanding is it's 420 HC. They're made by Boker so I'd imagine the heat treat is pretty good.
 
They are 420, but they are pretty fair. Ive use done for a long time. I do prefer boker's in carbon steel though (although the carbon is 1075, like most european carbon steel)
 
I carried a Henckels stainless Copperhead last summer......it was well made with great fit and finish, strong snap, and a serviceable blade. Typical Geman made quality at just about $30. I liked everything about it !
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-Regards
 
Thanks guys, I personally have nothing against 420HC, I've used it for years in Buck's and Case's and other makers.

It's never failed to cut what I needed cut.

Henckels will be my next knife, now I just have to pick a pattern I haven't used before!
 
El Lobo said:
Slightly off topic,

TJT, in the Boker forum, says Boker uses 1095 carbon steel. I suppose he could be mistaken, but he is the Moderator over there.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324088&highlight=1095

Back on topic,

420HC seems to be satisfactory for what about 90% of all people would use a slipjoint for on a daily basis. The other 10% seems to feel strongly about their steel, that's for sure. ;)

Bill
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We are talking about the Boker made Henckels here :http://www.knifeoutlet.com/shop/10browse.asp?category=Henckels Pocket Knives
....and these are most certainly NOT carbon steel. There are differences in the blade steel Boker uses.....for instance I have a smooth green bone Boker Canoe in 440C stainless. El Lobo, I'm sure TJT didn't intend his statement regarding 1095 to blanket ALL Boker made slipjoints ! ;)

-Regards
 
Gramps...

I was addressing rev_jch's post regarding the type of carbon steel in the Boker line, that isn't called stainless. If I wasn't clear, I apologize, as I thought it was obvious that I was making a differentiation between the steels.
Most of us here, know that Boker uses various types of steel in different patterns, and that includes the stainless line made for Henckels.

Bill
 
El Lobo said:
Gramps...

I was addressing rev_jch's post regarding the type of carbon steel in the Boker line, that isn't called stainless. If I wasn't clear, I apologize, as I thought it was obvious that I was making a differentiation between the steels.
Most of us here, know that Boker uses various types of steel in different patterns, and that includes the stainless line made for Henckels.

Bill
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Thanks Bill.......I just thought I would clarify things. Good to know Boker uses 1095 in their carbon blades. :)

-Regards
 
Unless they specifically ordered 1095, most european carbon steel that comes out of the mills for cutlery in europe is 1075 ;)
 
The Last Confederate said:
Henckels will be my next knife, now I just have to pick a pattern I haven't used before!
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Have you considered the Copperliner? It's similar to a Copperhead but only one blade (a standard clip point) and it has a linerlock and thumb stud. It combines some of the advantages of a tactical knife with the traditional look and feel of a slipjoint. I have one and it sees a lot of pocket time.

There's also the Trapperliner, same concept but a little larger (4 1/8 vs. 3 3/4). I don't have one, but my guess is the Copperliner is a little more pocket friendly. Neither has a clip.

Let us know what Henckels you decide on!

Jim
 
Hi,
Ijust bought a Henckels stockman 4" - burnt bone scales, stainless blades, very good quality finish. Not used it yet, I am considering giving it to my brother at Christmas. I agree about the blades... carbon steel gives a much more aggressive edge.
However, having said that, I also own a Coleman whittler - the blades are AUS6 and they are incredibly sharp - but you must use a fine diamond sharpener to keep them like that.
 
longbeachguy said:
Have you considered the Copperliner? It's similar to a Copperhead but only one blade (a standard clip point) and it has a linerlock and thumb stud. It combines some of the advantages of a tactical knife with the traditional look and feel of a slipjoint. I have one and it sees a lot of pocket time.

There's also the Trapperliner, same concept but a little larger (4 1/8 vs. 3 3/4). I don't have one, but my guess is the Copperliner is a little more pocket friendly. Neither has a clip.

Let us know what Henckels you decide on!

Jim
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I've looked at Copperliners, but I am left-handed and I haven't ever seen one that had dual thumbstuds, they are all right-handers. :mad:
 
Casares said:
Hi,
Ijust bought a Henckels stockman 4" - burnt bone scales, stainless blades, very good quality finish. Not used it yet, I am considering giving it to my brother at Christmas. I agree about the blades... carbon steel gives a much more aggressive edge.
However, having said that, I also own a Coleman whittler - the blades are AUS6 and they are incredibly sharp - but you must use a fine diamond sharpener to keep them like that.
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Thanks for the feedback on the Henckels and Coleman, I have been suprised at teh quality of Coleman slipjoints, I haven't bought one yet, but have handled several and been pleased with the Stag handled ones.
 
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