Quick question

[dbltap45acp]

What thickness is the steel used in the bushcraft blades. I picked up a second generation with extra thick scales, so its pretty much a Gen III knife. Its CPM3V. What is thickness Dan uses, and what degree does he sharpen his blades at? I sent him a PM about two weeks ago, but he has been sick and has not got back to me yet.

This blade has become one of my favorite blades

 

[Josh K]

I think it's around 5mm. IIRC the angle is 12.5* per side.

 

[Daniel Koster]

All previous versions of the bushcraft knife in 3V have been oversize 1/8"...meaning around 0.145"-0.150" thick. The 2009 version is 1/8" thick. Any bushcraft knife in any steel except 3V is 1/8" thick (IIRC).

And yes, it is 12.5 degrees per side.

Thanks!

Dan

 

[resinguy]

Refresh my failing memory.... what was the steel on the 1st Gen ?