ProCut, new steel, it’s a good one 👍

[Gilbert M]

Ordered. Looking forward to trying this. Apexultra is awesome.

 

[Larrin]

Thanks!
Do you have a temper chart yet?
I’m excited to make a few test knives next week!!!

Still working on it

 

[MinusFortyForge]

I did not order any knife steel yet and i'm happy that i didn't! Looking forward to the full knife steel nerds post on this,

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Is it tougher, or less tough than 15n20?

If it's a super charged version, good numbers comparing it at equal hardness would be great.

I love 15n20, so this would be interesting.

I'm glad Pops had a variety of thickness. Ill probably try some

 

[Larrin]

Is it tougher, or less tough than 15n20?

If it's a super charged version, good numbers comparing it at equal hardness would be great.

I love 15n20, so this would be interesting.

I'm glad Pops had a variety of thickness. Ill probably try some

You can compare to other low alloy steels here: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2023/03/22/how-to-heat-treat-nickel-knife-steels-15n20-8670-l6/

 

[Flat Rock Forge]

Larrin, where is this steel being produced?
I’m curious and want to be able to tell my customers if it is made in USA
Thanks

 

[Larrin]

Larrin, where is this steel being produced?
I’m curious and want to be able to tell my customers if it is made in USA
Thanks

It is made in Europe

 

[DanF]

Pro Cut arrived at lunchtime. Cutting some coupons, and profiling the first one so I can run it once I see what it wants heat treat-wise.

 

[Flat Rock Forge]

Got me a piece too he he he!!!

 

[Flat Rock Forge]

Larrin can you post the hardness/ toughness graphs that you put on instagram? I would like to print them off for my ht binder
Thanks

 

[Larrin]

 

[Flat Rock Forge]

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Awesome thanks! I am eager to hear about the alternate heat treat!!

 

[ate1675]

anyone have pics of it etched in a billet with something dark? I had some in my cart ,but went the 15n20 way until I see some contrast.

 

[Larrin]

anyone have pics of it etched in a billet with something dark? I had some in my cart ,but went the 15n20 way until I see some contrast.

 

[DanF]

When using ProCut as a stand alone steel for a knife would it benefit from cryo?

 

[Larrin]

When using ProCut as a stand alone steel for a knife would it benefit from cryo?

It would be similar to other high carbon low alloy steels. A small increase in hardness like 0.5-1 Rc or so.

 

[Thescrawnylumberjack]

Make a short video on some testing

Procut Testing

 

[DevinT]

Make a short video on some testing

Procut Testing

Nice work, maybe change the wording to “made” a short video.

Hoss

 

[DanF]

Not sure why the difference in color (maybe time, darker been sitting a couple hours at room temp, lighter fresh out of kiln).
I used to get fine grain out of 15n20, but nothing as fine as either of these two coupons.

The knife I profiled is in the tempering oven now. Granted, I have only cut out one knife, but this stuff works and machines as good as anything I have ever used.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I've got 4 bars ordered a couple days ago...

Not super how close to 15n20 this will be?

I like 15n20, 8670, Wolfram....
It will be interesting how it compares?