I`ve had my damascus 110 now for a couple of months and have been using it work during that time. I`ve always wanted to see first hand how damascus would hold up to daily use and Pete`s 110 looked like a great way to find out. At my job, I cut mainly cardboard (by the ton) and some plastics.
First of all, Buck uses a high-carbon damascus (1095/1020) by Daryl Meier. I figured that this ought to perform at least as well as a typical high carbon steel blade. I have found, however, that it outperforms any carbon steel blade I`ve ever used. I find that it has superior edge retention and seems to be a more aggressive cutter. I sharpened the blade tonight for the FIRST time since receiving it. I have never experienced that type of edge retention, even with 440v. Could it be the grind?
As for corrosion restistance, I hit it with a Tuff Cloth once a week or so. I have had no corrosion problem to speak of.
I have worn off a bit of the black coating on the blade. (Is that from etching?) I don`t think that it has detracted from the look of the damascus, I like the lighter patina the blade is developing.
I`m very impressed with my first damascus "user". My PCKS 110 is not only gorgeous to look at, but performs as well as or BETTER than any knife I own.
[This message has been edited by Steve B. (edited 03-02-2000).]
First of all, Buck uses a high-carbon damascus (1095/1020) by Daryl Meier. I figured that this ought to perform at least as well as a typical high carbon steel blade. I have found, however, that it outperforms any carbon steel blade I`ve ever used. I find that it has superior edge retention and seems to be a more aggressive cutter. I sharpened the blade tonight for the FIRST time since receiving it. I have never experienced that type of edge retention, even with 440v. Could it be the grind?
As for corrosion restistance, I hit it with a Tuff Cloth once a week or so. I have had no corrosion problem to speak of.
I have worn off a bit of the black coating on the blade. (Is that from etching?) I don`t think that it has detracted from the look of the damascus, I like the lighter patina the blade is developing.
I`m very impressed with my first damascus "user". My PCKS 110 is not only gorgeous to look at, but performs as well as or BETTER than any knife I own.
[This message has been edited by Steve B. (edited 03-02-2000).]
