L LostCause Joined Apr 1, 2022 Messages 840 May 30, 2023 #1 S7 toughness. Spyderco heat treat. Enuff blade geometry. That would be the best outdoors blade. I'd probably buy 2. Nobody uses S7 and IDK why, yet - it is insanely tough steel.
S7 toughness. Spyderco heat treat. Enuff blade geometry. That would be the best outdoors blade. I'd probably buy 2. Nobody uses S7 and IDK why, yet - it is insanely tough steel.
hugofeynman Gold Member Joined Jan 18, 2011 Messages 1,001 May 30, 2023 #2 Scott Gossman uses it in his superb outdoor knives.
Creaky Bones Gold Member Joined Feb 28, 2012 Messages 932 May 30, 2023 #3 hugofeynman said: Scott Gossman uses it in his superb outdoor knives. Click to expand... Superb. Wonderfully apt description.
hugofeynman said: Scott Gossman uses it in his superb outdoor knives. Click to expand... Superb. Wonderfully apt description.
DeadboxHero Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Joined Mar 22, 2014 Messages 5,463 May 30, 2023 #4 LostCause said: S7 toughness. Spyderco heat treat. Enuff blade geometry. That would be the best outdoors blade. I'd probably buy 2. Nobody uses S7 and IDK why, yet - it is insanely tough steel. Click to expand... Might not work how you think, S7 can lack the strength to support thin edge geometry without rolling and blunting prematurely with moderate cutting.
LostCause said: S7 toughness. Spyderco heat treat. Enuff blade geometry. That would be the best outdoors blade. I'd probably buy 2. Nobody uses S7 and IDK why, yet - it is insanely tough steel. Click to expand... Might not work how you think, S7 can lack the strength to support thin edge geometry without rolling and blunting prematurely with moderate cutting.