minimalist - any steel info/experience?

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flashlife

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Anyone have this CRKT version of Folts' Minimalist?
The steel is 5Cr13MoV...how's that compare to AUS-8, or 8Cr13MoV - as used on the Tenacious?
I'd get one right away, except I've been disappointed with CRKT's 3Cr13 and AUS-4/-6.
Does the 5Cr13 hold an edge better than the 3Cr13?

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Image courtesy of South Summit ( http://www.southsummit.com/crkt-minimalist-neck-knife.html).
 
Mine seems to hold an edge pretty well. This thing ain't made foe choppin 2x4's so I am sure it will preform all the little tasks fine
 
Thanks, Socom.
My experience with CRKT's 3Cr13 (Neck Peck) was that just inserting it into it's
GF-plastic sheath rolled the edge...bummer !

Is the 5Cr13MoV comparable to 420, or 12C26 ?

Anyone else have the CRKT Minimalist !!??
 
I believe that 3cr13 is comparable to 420J stainless.

5cr13MoV should be a bit better steel.
 
Usually that first number is the Carbon content. 3=.3% C. 5=>.5% C. 8=.8% C etc. The second number after the Cr is the % of Chrome. 13=13% Cr. 15= 15% Cr etc. The low Carbon steels .3-.5% have the least edge holding ability. The medium Carbon steels .6-.8% have the medium edge holding ability. The high Carbon steels .9-1.2% have the best edge holding ability. The above is true for Carbon steels which have had a proper heat treat. Other carbide formers such as Chrome, Manganese, and Vanadium can also influence wear resistance. The 13% Chrome steel is the cutoff point between stainless and nonstainless steels. The higher Chrome steels aren't rustproof, but they require less maintenance.
 
flashlife said:
Thanks, Socom.
My experience with CRKT's 3Cr13 (Neck Peck) was that just inserting it into it's
GF-plastic sheath rolled the edge...bummer !

Is the 5Cr13MoV comparable to 420, or 12C26 ?

Anyone else have the CRKT Minimalist !!??
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Got one, love it, carry it regularly. I've used it (light use of course, 'cause it is for that) semi regularly, and the edge is still sharp as ever. :thumbup:

ricklee4570 said:
How does the CRKT Minimalist compare to the Buck Smidget or Buck Harsook?
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I have the Cabela's version of the Harsook (different name, but the same knife w/ better steel). I like them both. The Buck is a slight bit thicker, so I useit for stuff a LITTLE heavier, but the Minimalist is much more comfortable in the hand, so easier to use.

s.c. said:
The minimalist has much better ergos with a far superior sheath.
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