MAGPUL's new knives.

[Mk-211]

Metal injection molding, their new steel is MVN35. I'm guessing that would be S35VN in powdered form for this?

 

[badmatt]

Isnt S35vn already a powdered steel...

 

[Blues]

Isnt S35vn already a powdered steel...

Yes

 

[Mk-211]

This is a good video that explains the process.

 

[badmatt]

Yes

good, Was just checking my facts before watching any marketing wank.

 

[Blues]

It's getting a lot of play among folks who aren't really deeply immersed into the steel world like many of the nerds here.

 

[badmatt]

MIM's (MEMS) is nothing new either.

We utilize for some parts we do, Not in house but sub contracted.

 

[Blues]

MIM's (MEMS) is nothing new either.

We utilize for some parts we do, Not in house but sub contracted.

It's utilized in the firearms world quite a bit too. Many folks were aghast to find...

 

[SharpBits]

Just making a WAG, but I'd think their steel might be S35vn with additives or changes to make it work for the MIM process.

 

[badmatt]

Just making a WAG, but I'd think their steel might be S35vn with additives or changes to make it work for the MIM process.

Id be worried about voids in the material, unless HIP is being done post MIM.

 

[Mk-211]

Maybe when they hit the market, we'll get a better look at how they make them.

That and how well they stand up against other steels.

 

[DeadboxHero]

Lots of folks don't like MIM gun parts since there are more prone to failure.

Seems like a uphill battle to try to tell people they should buy a knife made with MIM.

We don't have all the information yet but looking at this at face value, this appears to be a step backwards in knife performance, not a step forward in knife performance.

We'll see what the market says when it comes out.

 

[badmatt]

Its Magpul... the Gravy Seals will be all over it.

 

[Blues]

Lots of folks don't like MIM gun parts since there are more prone to failure.

Seems like a uphill battle to try to tell people they should buy a knife made with MIM.

We don't have all the information yet but looking at this at face value, this appears to be a step backwards in knife performance, not a step forward in knife performance.

We'll see what the market says when it comes out.

A lot of people don't like the MIM gun parts but, like here on these forums, they are often parroting someone else's opinion. (I understand the issues raised.)

It caused quite a furor on a couple of gun boards I have been active on.

I don't worry about that with you, Shawn, as, try as I might, I can't keep you from telling the truth. LOL.

 

[SharpBits]

Id be worried about voids in the material, unless HIP is being done post MIM.

I hope they would be doing all that is necessary to create a durable blade, but I guess we will find out after SHOT Show. I won't be first in line for one.

 

[Blues]

Its Magpul... the Gravy Seals will be all over it.

Well, I will say, they do make some useful gear, despite the underwear models.

 

[jiggyfly16]

MIM's (MEMS) is nothing new either.

We utilize for some parts we do, Not in house but sub contracted.

Not even new in the knife world.

Kershaw tried their hand with MIM with the 1597 Offset

 

[DocJD]

We'll see how tough these knife blades can be .

But if it works , seems like it could make mass produced knives , very cheaply .

They laughed at Glock "Tupperware " , as I remember .

 

[DeadboxHero]

Not even new in the knife world.

Kershaw tried their hand with MIM with the 1597 Offset

 

[Blues]

A rarely seen glimpse of Shawn Houston, DeadboxHero , in one of those rare moments when he's not building (non MIM) custom knives...