I Got my hands on a GSO5 Prototype and its is an amazing beast of a knife
Here are the Specs
SURVIVE GSO6 PROTOTYPE
Blade material CPM3V @ 59-60 RC
Blade Length to handle 5.2"
Blade Height 1.50"
Thickness .215"
Overall 10.24"
Removable Micarta scales with bow drill divot
Convex Grind done by Bark River and tool for SURVIVE!
Full Review to follow soon we will keep you posted.
If you are interested check them out at http://www.survive-gear.com/they are coming into production soon and it will be a force to be reckoned with.
First pic is the GSO Prototype next to the Bark River Bravo 1
Blades have a little sap stuck to them as we just finished THUMPING on them
I spoke with GUY the owner of SURVIVE and the full production model should be out within 4 weeks today being Feb 22. So be on the look out.
You Tube Abuse test by the creator http://youtu.be/hmD0BEUnHMM http://youtu.be/GKPcUiROFC4
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A bit of knowledge on CPM-3V Good Stuff- The following text is from Windsorsteel http://windsorsteel.com/
CPM-3V material is designed to provide maximum resistance to breakage and chipping in a highly wear-resistance material. CPM-3V material offers impact toughness greater than A-2, D-2, Cru-Wear or CPM-M4 material, approaching the levels of S-7 and other shock resistance material, while providing excellent wear resistance, high hardness and thermal stability for coatings. CPM-3V is intended to be used at HRC 58/60; CPM-3V can replace high alloy tool steels in wear applications where chronic tool breakage and chipping problems are encountered.
The CPM process produces very homogeneous, high quality steel characterized by superior dimensional stability, grindability, and toughness compared to steels produced by conventional processes.
The combination of properties makes CPM-3V material an ideal choice for a variety of applications such as stamping or forming tools, powder compaction tooling, industrial knives and slitters, fineblanking tools, cold heading tooling, plastic injection feeder screws and tips, punches and dies, blanking dies, shear blades, scrap choppers and rolls.
Mechanical Properties
1. Impact Toughness
· The CPM microstructure gives CPM-3V material its high impact toughness which approaches that of the shock-resistance tool steels.
2. Wear Resistance
· The vanadium content imparts CPM-3V material with excellent wear resistance; similar to that of M2 high speed steel.
Relative Mechanical Properties
· The combination of wear resistance and toughness offered by CPM-3V makes it an excellent alternative to shock-resistance grades such as S-7, A-9 in applications where they wear out too quickly. Or, it can replace wear-resistance grades such as A-2, D-2, Cru-Wear or CPM-M4 in applications where they tend to fail by impact (chipping or breaking). CPM-3V offers the highest impact toughness of any tool steel with this range of wear resistance.
Let hear your thoughts on the new blade!
Here are the Specs
SURVIVE GSO6 PROTOTYPE
Blade material CPM3V @ 59-60 RC
Blade Length to handle 5.2"
Blade Height 1.50"
Thickness .215"
Overall 10.24"
Removable Micarta scales with bow drill divot
Convex Grind done by Bark River and tool for SURVIVE!
Full Review to follow soon we will keep you posted.
If you are interested check them out at http://www.survive-gear.com/they are coming into production soon and it will be a force to be reckoned with.
First pic is the GSO Prototype next to the Bark River Bravo 1
Blades have a little sap stuck to them as we just finished THUMPING on them
I spoke with GUY the owner of SURVIVE and the full production model should be out within 4 weeks today being Feb 22. So be on the look out.
You Tube Abuse test by the creator http://youtu.be/hmD0BEUnHMM http://youtu.be/GKPcUiROFC4
A bit of knowledge on CPM-3V Good Stuff- The following text is from Windsorsteel http://windsorsteel.com/
CPM-3V material is designed to provide maximum resistance to breakage and chipping in a highly wear-resistance material. CPM-3V material offers impact toughness greater than A-2, D-2, Cru-Wear or CPM-M4 material, approaching the levels of S-7 and other shock resistance material, while providing excellent wear resistance, high hardness and thermal stability for coatings. CPM-3V is intended to be used at HRC 58/60; CPM-3V can replace high alloy tool steels in wear applications where chronic tool breakage and chipping problems are encountered.
The CPM process produces very homogeneous, high quality steel characterized by superior dimensional stability, grindability, and toughness compared to steels produced by conventional processes.
The combination of properties makes CPM-3V material an ideal choice for a variety of applications such as stamping or forming tools, powder compaction tooling, industrial knives and slitters, fineblanking tools, cold heading tooling, plastic injection feeder screws and tips, punches and dies, blanking dies, shear blades, scrap choppers and rolls.
Mechanical Properties
1. Impact Toughness
· The CPM microstructure gives CPM-3V material its high impact toughness which approaches that of the shock-resistance tool steels.
2. Wear Resistance
· The vanadium content imparts CPM-3V material with excellent wear resistance; similar to that of M2 high speed steel.
Relative Mechanical Properties
· The combination of wear resistance and toughness offered by CPM-3V makes it an excellent alternative to shock-resistance grades such as S-7, A-9 in applications where they wear out too quickly. Or, it can replace wear-resistance grades such as A-2, D-2, Cru-Wear or CPM-M4 in applications where they tend to fail by impact (chipping or breaking). CPM-3V offers the highest impact toughness of any tool steel with this range of wear resistance.
Let hear your thoughts on the new blade!
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