Kershaw Tilt...again.

hardheart said:
rust is hydrated iron oxide, water is important, carbon is not
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True, but my search results would suggest that nitrogen DOES help with corrosion:
All steels contain some nitrogen which is effective in improving the mechanical and corrosion properties of steels if it remains in solid solution or precipitates as very fine and coherent nitrides. When nitrogen is added to austenitic steels it can simultaneously improve fatigue life, strength, work hardening rate, wear and localized corrosion resistance.
High nitrogen martensitic stainless steels show improved resistance to localized corrosion (pitting, crevice and intergranular corrosion) over their carbon containing counterparts. Because of this, the high nitrogen steels are being considered a new promising class of engineering materials.
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http://www.keytometals.com/page.aspx?ID=CheckArticle&site=kts&LN=EN&NM=202

It doesn't really seem to touch up on the details of why that is however. But the source does seem to suggest that nitrogen steels would have high toughness as well as improved work hardening(sort of like H1).

Offhand I would say Vanax75 might be like S90V but with better corrosion resistance and toughness, even at Rc 60-61 VS Rc 57-59 IIRC. But the thing is, I kind of get the feeling that it would be even more corrosion resistant than the 420 steel that it's bonded with. But I suppose it wouldn't be the first time it's happened(Speedform).
 
The hold up is on the KVT technology. We're dialing it in, but it's been slow. No ETA as of today, but will keep you posted.
 
thanks for the info. it'd be a shame if the kvt isn't fast. i wonder if the lack of speed has to do with the fact that the ball bearings are encased. anyway, i hope it works well. its one of the big appeals this knife has with me. on the other hand, has the look been finalized yet?
 
3. Thomas. I love the design, but maybe the corners of the clip can be softened just a tad? I'm just thinking about how those sharp corners are going to bite when gripping the knife.
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I agree with the square cornered clip. It should'nt be that much to just slightly round them off. I've got my pre-order in and looking forward to this one.
 
ROBB said:
I agree with the square cornered clip. It should'nt be that much to just slightly round them off. I've got my pre-order in and looking forward to this one.
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+1. I think if they were to round of the clip too much it would look very out of place on the knife. i've had mine on preorder for almost 5 months now...deffinately can't wait.
 
My Speedform has been my CONSTANT EDC since I got it. This will have to join it as a must have EDC. I love it just the way it is. I will have one!!
 
Thomas W said:
Dang DrOpPoInT1110, you're all over me on this one... Tell you what, as soon as I know more, and I mean as soon as I know, I'll post it on this thread. It'll be just for you.
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haha, sorry about that...my curiousity and impatience doesn't ake a good combo.:rolleyes: i will stop with the questions. and thanks for all the previous info and any more to come. i really appreciate it.
 
i kinda have a update for you droppoint. i went to the warehouse sale and was able to check out the tilt. this knife has a great hand feel and for the size was nice and light not heavy at all. thomas tried to tell me that some one was using the knife hard and took most of the flip action out of it but you could tell the knife is very smooth and will flip open with little to no effort at all. the tilt is definitely going to be worth the wait and will be the next kershaw i buy without a doubt.

thomas i cant thank you enough for showing me around a making me feel like a vip. best kershaw sale i ever had and i am already excited for next year!

keepmsharp:thumbup:chris
 
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KeepmSharp said:
i kinda have a update for you droppoint. i went to the warehouse sale and was able to check out the tilt. this knife has a great hand feel and for the size was nice and light not heavy at all. thomas tried to tell me that some one was using the knife hard and took most of the flip action out of it but you could tell the knife is very smooth and will flip open with little to no effort at all. the tilt is definitely going to be worth the wait and will be the next kershaw i buy without a doubt.

thomas i cant thank you enough for showing me around a making me feel like a vip. best kershaw sale i ever had and i am already excited for next year!

keepmsharp:thumbup:chris
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thanks so much for the info. so did you handle an actual production version or a prototype?
 
DrOpPoInT1110 said:
thanks for the info. it'd be a shame if the kvt isn't fast. i wonder if the lack of speed has to do with the fact that the ball bearings are encased. anyway, i hope it works well. its one of the big appeals this knife has with me. on the other hand, has the look been finalized yet?
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OK, forgive my crass display of ignorance, but what the hell is 'KVT'?:confused:
 
From what I understand, KVT differs from IKBS in that the bearings in the KVT are encased inside the washers so that they are easy to clean. I have an IKBS knife and although it performs flawlessly, when you take it apart it is a PITA to get all those ball bearings back inside the groove when you put it back together. It sounds like with KVT you could just wipe the KVT washers off, lube em up and throw it back together. Sounds like an awesome idea!
 
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