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limitations of non-ingot steels: Can powder metallurgy steel be laminated?
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Not sure if Iam understanding the question. Powder metallurgy steels like R2, SG2, SRS-15, Cowry-X, ZDP-189 are used in laminated knives as core steel, using softer steels (such as 420j2, VG5, etc) on the sides. Some of these laminated knives like SRS-15 go back to the 1980s.
But if you mean "laminated" as in both core and outer steels being power steels, I don't know if it can be done or if there are any. But I would question what would be gained by making such a lamination, besides probably an exorbitant price tag.
But if you mean "laminated" as in both core and outer steels being power steels, I don't know if it can be done or if there are any. But I would question what would be gained by making such a lamination, besides probably an exorbitant price tag.
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Why would you want to laminate powder steels at all?
I would think powdered steels are a great choice for lamination especially the more chippy brittle varieties. It might even be a good solution for cheapskates who refuse to properly temper super steels for durability.
Why on earth would you choose another powdered super steel as the outer laminate when a standard soft tough steel would be better, less expensive, and easier.
Maybe a knife maker can correct me if I am wrong.
Why on earth would you choose another powdered super steel as the outer laminate when a standard soft tough steel would be better, less expensive, and easier.
Maybe a knife maker can correct me if I am wrong.
