How thick is the Sifu blade and what is its RC hardness?

[Broken Arrow]

HEllo guys, I had some questions concerning the Sifus blade. How thick is the blade?
Also, what is the hardness on it? Has anyone done a lateral flex test on the blade? I figure, since it has a longer than normal blade length for a folder it should flex a little and return to true. Any information would be a big help.

 

[James Healy]

It's long, thick and hard

James, scared at how much like VG he sounds.

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[Samurai6]

The blade is .125" maximum thickness, and if I remember correctly, REKAT is shooting for for around 59-60 RcH on hardness, pretty standard for ATS-34.

Like any steel knife blade, it will flex a little under lateral force, then bend, then break. I wouldn't expect anymore more or less from the Sifu.

As long as force is applied primarily in the cutting plane, the Sifu is quite strong for a big folder.

 

[Broken Arrow]

Steve, thanks alot!