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sak steel ?
- Thread starter Woodsy
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I don't know what steel they use, but I am told that Victorinox bought out Wenger. I guess Wenger was having some difficulties. I was also told that (from somebody I trust to know) although both are very good quality, Victorinox is the better of the two. Good luck.
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Sorry I did try the search,and even tried sevarel different times.I didnt mean to waste anyones time,Ive just never seen what they are made of.Yes Jackknife,Im sure its good enough,Im thinking of adding to my sak line up and like to know as much as I can about them. Im not as informed as most of you and appreciate your valuable insight.I also looked at online catalogs to try to find the answer before asking.Once again I only ask as a last resort,and did make honest efforts to find out on my own.Thanks for the thread Chris!
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No prob! I mentioned search just because you might not have done so, and you will find it useful later on ..
It's only that recently there was a discussion on the very topic, so I am able to link you up. I did a search on discussion I posted (because I rarely post, it's an easy find
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I was more on balisongs and tactical, but my first SAK convinced me that their steel is great. Not many does here, but sometimes I do shave with my SAK
It's only that recently there was a discussion on the very topic, so I am able to link you up. I did a search on discussion I posted (because I rarely post, it's an easy find
)I was more on balisongs and tactical, but my first SAK convinced me that their steel is great. Not many does here, but sometimes I do shave with my SAK
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Here's some information about SAKs (Thanks to Saunterer)
* Blades Stainless chrome molybdenum steel, mixed from carbon, chrome, molybdenum, manganese & silicum.
* Blade Hardening 1,900 degrees F. (and annealing temperature of 140 degrees). RC 56.
* Wood saw, scissors and nail files RC 53.
* Screwdrivers, tin openers and awls RC 52.
* Corkscrew and springs RC 49.
* Separators Nickel silver until 1951; Alox since 1951.
* Rivets Brass.
* Scales Cellidor.
* Can opener Patented in 1951.
* Bottle opener Introduced in 1942.
* Keyring Replaced shackle in 1968.
* Tweezers Introduced in 1902.
* Wood Saw Introduced in 1902.
* Scissors Introduced in 1902.
* Multi-Purpose Hook Introduced in 1991.
* Fish scaler Introduced in 1952.
* Nail file Introduced in 1952.
* Chisel Introduced in 1985.
* Phillips screwdriver Introduced in 1952.
* Ballpoint pen Introduced in 1985.
* Mini-screwdriver Patented in 1983.
* Blades Stainless chrome molybdenum steel, mixed from carbon, chrome, molybdenum, manganese & silicum.
* Blade Hardening 1,900 degrees F. (and annealing temperature of 140 degrees). RC 56.
* Wood saw, scissors and nail files RC 53.
* Screwdrivers, tin openers and awls RC 52.
* Corkscrew and springs RC 49.
* Separators Nickel silver until 1951; Alox since 1951.
* Rivets Brass.
* Scales Cellidor.
* Can opener Patented in 1951.
* Bottle opener Introduced in 1942.
* Keyring Replaced shackle in 1968.
* Tweezers Introduced in 1902.
* Wood Saw Introduced in 1902.
* Scissors Introduced in 1902.
* Multi-Purpose Hook Introduced in 1991.
* Fish scaler Introduced in 1952.
* Nail file Introduced in 1952.
* Chisel Introduced in 1985.
* Phillips screwdriver Introduced in 1952.
* Ballpoint pen Introduced in 1985.
* Mini-screwdriver Patented in 1983.
Woodsy,
Several years ago, I looked on the Victorinox site and they had information on the "ingredients" in the steel and the hardness of the blades of various tools. The site was modified and I have not been able to find it since, but I did print the page. Basically, I think feline vet has summarized it very nicely, but I will see if I can find the printed pages. Can't promise, as my wife has been on a cleaning binge lately! Anyway, if I do find it, I will post the information I have.
Neil
Several years ago, I looked on the Victorinox site and they had information on the "ingredients" in the steel and the hardness of the blades of various tools. The site was modified and I have not been able to find it since, but I did print the page. Basically, I think feline vet has summarized it very nicely, but I will see if I can find the printed pages. Can't promise, as my wife has been on a cleaning binge lately! Anyway, if I do find it, I will post the information I have.
Neil