new purchase

[high]

hi all, went to gun show sunday and picked up new in box small classic sebbie for 200.oo. never owned the small model but gotta say it handles real well and cuts beyond belief.it has become my edc.it was born on 3/97 and is bg-42.did a search on bg-42 and didnt get much regarding cutting and sharpening but those that owned it had good things to say about it.anyone out there have a bg-42 sebbie ?? wishing everyone a happy holiday, high.

 

[Leeroy]

Hi High !

I have a regular large Sebbie with a BG42 blade.

As far as I know, it is said that the BG 42 is an aeronautic steel, used by Boeing to build components of their jet engines. Very tough and so on... And it is said that the steel is twice the price of ATS 34 also known as 154 CM

As a user, I have to say I've been quite amazed by the sharpness, the edge retention and the easiness of sharpenning of this steel. I love it.

Enjoy your Sebbie !

 

[T.K.C.]

Hello High! CONGRATULATIONS on the Sebbie! That is awesome!!

 

[stjames]

Good deal! My EDC large is in BG-42 and I couldn't be happier with the steels performance.

 

[Shing]

I spoke to a LaTrobe rep a few years ago. He said BG42 is used for components requiring high corrosion resistance and hardness at high temperature. The nozzles for the Harrier jump jet is made of BG42.

 

[Smegmalicious]

If the BG42 is so great why did they switch to s30v?

 

[Walking Man]

If the BG42 is so great why did they switch to s30v?

Good question! Probably edge retention and maybe ease of sharpening.

 

[Fool4Blades]

I have a large reg. Sebbie in BG-42 and it is one knife I would NEVER part with! Great score on the small, use it in Good Health!