Howdy Guys,
Today I am offering my Short and Stout model in a new material, Bohler Uddeholm K390 carbon steel. K390 is extremely wear resistant, and quite tough also. The wear resistance is just slightly less than A11, as K390 is based on A11, but modified for greater toughness. It is part of BU's microclean powdered steel family. Here is the composition:
Carbon: 2.45%
Chromium: 4.15%
Molybdenum: 3.75%
Silicon: .55%
Tungsten: 1.00%
Vanadium: 9.00%
What I can tell you about working the steel is that it is challenging, but worth the effort. Hand sanding this knife to 400 was a real chore. S90V is cake compared to this! I made a test blade before starting this knife and the performance of the steel is pretty amazing. It takes a very aggressive edge and holds it longer than anything else I've tried. You'll have fun playing with this one! The only downside to the steel I see is corrosion resistance. Expect about the same as M4 there.
Here are the specs on the knife:
OAL: 9"
Blade: 4.5"
Thickness: .150"
Width: 1.5"
HT: 62Rc from Peter's
Finish: rubbed to 400 and then stonewashed, some 400g lines can still be seen from some angles.
Handle: black canvas micarta with carbon fiber dovetail bolsters and red liners.
Hardware: SS corbys, and .375" titanium tube
Sheath: super heavy duty welted leather sheath. My work is not fancy but very sturdy.
Pics are not great, sorry. I will add new ones if knife is unsold by tomorrow. $250 shipped and paypal fees on me. Thanks for looking.
Today I am offering my Short and Stout model in a new material, Bohler Uddeholm K390 carbon steel. K390 is extremely wear resistant, and quite tough also. The wear resistance is just slightly less than A11, as K390 is based on A11, but modified for greater toughness. It is part of BU's microclean powdered steel family. Here is the composition:
Carbon: 2.45%
Chromium: 4.15%
Molybdenum: 3.75%
Silicon: .55%
Tungsten: 1.00%
Vanadium: 9.00%
What I can tell you about working the steel is that it is challenging, but worth the effort. Hand sanding this knife to 400 was a real chore. S90V is cake compared to this! I made a test blade before starting this knife and the performance of the steel is pretty amazing. It takes a very aggressive edge and holds it longer than anything else I've tried. You'll have fun playing with this one! The only downside to the steel I see is corrosion resistance. Expect about the same as M4 there.
Here are the specs on the knife:
OAL: 9"
Blade: 4.5"
Thickness: .150"
Width: 1.5"
HT: 62Rc from Peter's
Finish: rubbed to 400 and then stonewashed, some 400g lines can still be seen from some angles.
Handle: black canvas micarta with carbon fiber dovetail bolsters and red liners.
Hardware: SS corbys, and .375" titanium tube
Sheath: super heavy duty welted leather sheath. My work is not fancy but very sturdy.
Pics are not great, sorry. I will add new ones if knife is unsold by tomorrow. $250 shipped and paypal fees on me. Thanks for looking.
