Special Forces Knife!

I was wondering if someone could comment on S30V performance at 55-77 vs. A2 at the same hardness which currently is used in 1 piece line.
 
Once again, we have S30V being under optimized at only 55-57 Rockwell. What's wrong with upping that Rockwell to about 59? Most of the custom makers are using S30V at closer to 60 and getting unbelieveable performance out of it.

Dont get me wrong, I love the style of this knife. I just wont buy it until the Rockwell is where it should be.
 
Both my small sebbie and my mnandi in S30V say they are at 58-59 hardness. I'm surprised this knife would be different, though perhaps a slightly softer blade is better in a larger one that might be expected to see more chopping/prying? /shrug
 
I understand that there will always be discussion with differing view points - discussion is good, don't get me wrong for a moment. What I will say here, though, is that 55-57 RC is optimizing S30V for toughness. That's what this knife is all about - toughness. We have just tested a Green Beret blank that registed at 56RC - it chopped over 3,600 cuts into an old, weathered oak limb and still had an incredible edge. We have worked very closely with Crucible Steel to develop S30V, and we have all the resources of their research facilities at our disposal for scientific testing. From their results, my own experience, and our testing, I am convinced that 55-57RC is the optimium hardness for the Green Beret knife and for the CRK A2 one piece range. With the A2 one piece knives, we have 18 years of experience behind us, knives that have seen service all over the world and a tested track record. at 55-57 RC. Our knives are tough, they hold an edge, they perform.

Chris
 
The Yarborough looks very much like the Blackjack AWAC that I have except the AWAC does not have serrations. Handle is simular with the finger grooves but the AWAC does not have Torx screws. I believe the blade on the AWAC is cryogentically treated with a brush coat of some type. Interesting.
 
Did a little research and came to the conclusion that the AWAC (although a good knife) is nowhere near the quality of the new Yarborough. High Carbon Steel blade, G10 handle. But it still looks somewhat like the Yarborough(Green Beret). Can be seen at www.usedknife.com.
 
Great looking knife, except for the combo edge. Does anyone know if the Yarborough will be available in plain edge?
 
Looks like a great knife. So when can we expect this one to be available from dealers? Also any possibility of perhaps a 9" version?
 
We expect to begin shipping the Green Beret version to dealers during November. To answer the question about offering the Green Beret without serrations, the answer, for now anyway, is "no". Down the line a ways, Chris has some plans for custom versions and there is a possibility that we will consider no serrations for some of these. The knife as it is at the moment, is the only option. One thing to note, though, is that the handle will now be black canvas micarta instead of the OD green shown on the prototype in the picture.

Anne
 
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