JYD II CPM 440V (s60v)???

nozh2002

nozh2002

BANNED
Joined
Jun 9, 2003
Messages
5,736
I remember ThomasW sad Kershaw has some CPM 440V left. I really like to have JYD II with CPM 440V. More I test it - more it impresses me.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
nozh2002 said:
I remember ThomasW sad Kershaw has some CPM 440V left. I really like to have JYD II with CPM 440V. More I test it - more it impresses me.

Thanks, Vassili.
Click to expand...

Sounds like a winner to me. If they want to do it they can put me down for one. How about a limited run like the SG2.

Honestly I think the JYD has the apropriate name for special runs of scrap and odds and ends steel they have laying around. The notion and the name are too perfect.
 
For those whose knowledge of blade steel is limited (i.e. me :)), how does 440V compare to other 440 steel? I have a Leek with 440A and have been very happy with it. Heck, I thought it was 440C, which shows how little I know. I'm learning though. However, I haven't heard of CPM 440V. Is this a Crucible made 440 type steel?

Off topic question: Anyone know if Kershaws made with 440A sell for less now? Can they still be found NIB and if so where?
 
Let It Bleed said:
For those whose knowledge of blade steel is limited (i.e. me :)), how does 440V compare to other 440 steel? I have a Leek with 440A and have been very happy with it. Heck, I thought it was 440C, which shows how little I know. I'm learning though. However, I haven't heard of CPM 440V. Is this a Crucible made 440 type steel?

Off topic question: Anyone know if Kershaws made with 440A sell for less now? Can they still be found NIB and if so where?
Click to expand...

CPM 440V now called CPM S60V. Has nothing to do with 440 series. It is 6 times more wear resistant then CPM S30V, little bit less wear resistant then CPM S90V.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
Thanks. I've heard of S60V, but didn't know any knife manufacturer was actually using it. Then I had never heard of ZDP-189 until I joined this forum. :o
 
Let It Bleed said:
Thanks. I've heard of S60V, but didn't know any knife manufacturer was actually using it. Then I had never heard of ZDP-189 until I joined this forum. :o
Click to expand...


Crucible stopped making S60V(CPM 440V). What stock is out there is
all that's left. I have a Random Task with it and it really is a great steel.
I think Kershaw just used it on the Random Task and the older Avalanches.
 
svrider3 said:
Crucible stopped making S60V(CPM 440V). What stock is out there is
all that's left. I have a Random Task with it and it really is a great steel.
I think Kershaw just used it on the Random Task and the older Avalanches.
Click to expand...

Boas as well
 
I have an Avalanche with 440V. I would love to see a titanium framelock with G10 on the non-lock side with a 440V blade in any of Kershaw's small to medium size knives.
 
I beg to differ Vassili. They are made the same way, i.e. CPM but s60v is usually tempered to 56- 57 HrC and would be very brittle at 62 HrC of the SG2 steel. S60V is also not very corrosion resistant as I have an old version Avalanche that was bead blasted that has pits on the blade. It is like souped up D2, both corrosion resistsant wise and the way it keeps cutting even when the shaving sharp is gone.
 
swv, I don't believe S60V is still being produced, but there are still some lbs. to be had.
 
Of Kershaw's current lineup I would want to see S60V on either the Bump or JYD II, it needs to be a large knife that would be good for cutting a lot of cardboard, then the knife would match the steel.
 
Well, you said there was still some s60v to be had, so does that mean you might possibly make a sprint run with the metal?
 
Yes, I believe we decided to use it on a Blur. We had enough material for 400 pieces or so. Probably try a new color anodizing (OD) on the scales and run them out. I'll check on availability, maybe next month. MSRP in the $130 range.
 
Thomas W said:
Yes, I believe we decided to use it on a Blur. We had enough material for 400 pieces or so. Probably try a new color anodizing (OD) on the scales and run them out. I'll check on availability, maybe next month. MSRP in the $130 range.
Click to expand...

Oh, Noooooh...not more Blur temptation!?!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top