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Hello everyone,
I am in need of help picking a steel for a knife I want to get commissioned. I have been researching and reading various internet forums for the past eight months and have come to realize, the more I learn the less I really know, about knives, steels, heat treating, carbide structure and so forth. So I have created an account here in hopes that some of you who have forgotten more than I know will weigh in.
The knife I want made is essentially to the same dimensions as the Grohmann #1, I love the knife but the steel they use is called C70 and I find it lacking. I am a hunter, and have found that knife shape to be perfect for field dressing and skinning game. I mainly hunt moose, elk, deer, and bear. Dirty moose hide tends to be very hard on blades so I am looking for a steel that will hold an edge extremely well, wont chip when I’m cutting around bones and joints but is also somewhat easy to sharpen (within reason). I own a sharpmaker for sharpening and can order the diamond stones if necessary. Though I will mention, unlike some I do not find much joy in the act of sharpening so something that comes back to very sharp edge in a reasonable amount of time appeals to me.
I would also like to add that I am in favor of sacrificing some corrosion resistance for physical performance as the idea of forming an interesting patina over the course this knifes life greatly appeals to me. I would also be interested in your various opinions regarding blade width, grind type, and anything else I may have not even thought of.
There are many people on this forum whose knowledge regarding knives and steel is incredible and I look forward to hearing from anyone who wants to chime in.
Thanks in advance
I am in need of help picking a steel for a knife I want to get commissioned. I have been researching and reading various internet forums for the past eight months and have come to realize, the more I learn the less I really know, about knives, steels, heat treating, carbide structure and so forth. So I have created an account here in hopes that some of you who have forgotten more than I know will weigh in.
The knife I want made is essentially to the same dimensions as the Grohmann #1, I love the knife but the steel they use is called C70 and I find it lacking. I am a hunter, and have found that knife shape to be perfect for field dressing and skinning game. I mainly hunt moose, elk, deer, and bear. Dirty moose hide tends to be very hard on blades so I am looking for a steel that will hold an edge extremely well, wont chip when I’m cutting around bones and joints but is also somewhat easy to sharpen (within reason). I own a sharpmaker for sharpening and can order the diamond stones if necessary. Though I will mention, unlike some I do not find much joy in the act of sharpening so something that comes back to very sharp edge in a reasonable amount of time appeals to me.
I would also like to add that I am in favor of sacrificing some corrosion resistance for physical performance as the idea of forming an interesting patina over the course this knifes life greatly appeals to me. I would also be interested in your various opinions regarding blade width, grind type, and anything else I may have not even thought of.
There are many people on this forum whose knowledge regarding knives and steel is incredible and I look forward to hearing from anyone who wants to chime in.
Thanks in advance