Pumaster steel modern equivalent

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Shriket33

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I am particular impressed by the old pumaster steel blades in older Pumas. I could put a razors edge on it, it was easy to sharpen, excellent edge retention. In short, fantastic for a hunting knife field dressing elk or moose.
If it still exists, what technical designation would that steel be? What is the closest modern equivalent?
Thank you for your time,
Shriket33
 
This is from Puma in 1998:


It looks like Pumaster steel (at least at that time) was Böhler NWN 80.

Part of what made Puma so good was the drop forging and a good heat treat. Even their standard stainless (DIN1.4110) is equivalent to 440B, but in my testing it definitely outperformed some of my 440C blades (testing done before the current era of super steels).
 
I had a nice collection of Pumas from the early 80s, all stag handled, both fixed and folders. They were indeed great knives that performed well. The old ones were very nice knives. Didn't know the composition of Pumaster steel but it did perform well, especially in its era. Regret selling the collection.
 
Shriket33 said:
I am particular impressed by the old pumaster steel blades in older Pumas. I could put a razors edge on it, it was easy to sharpen, excellent edge retention. In short, fantastic for a hunting knife field dressing elk or moose.
If it still exists, what technical designation would that steel be? What is the closest modern equivalent?
Thank you for your time,
Shriket33
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Hi. What is the "pumaster" material of some type of Puma knives, is it "Stainless steel? Thanks
 
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Thread 'Vintage Puma Thread'

I see very little mention of Puma fixed blade knives. Way back in the 70s these were the first knives that really impressed me and still do today.

Here is my modest collection of users. White Hunter, Hunter's Friend and a Hunter's Pal. These are from 1971 and 1972 and use the older "Genuine Pumaster Steel" which I am told is some sort of high carbon steel with a plating to help prevent rust. Later they went to stainless steel, 440C I think. Most Puma knives came with a small "Rockwell" sticker pointing to the small divot left by the tester on every blade.

Anyone else here a Puma fan and...
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