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filiaurorae

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Just saw this knife and went totally crazy over it, the thing is Im not so sure about the blade steel being 9Cr15MoV, what do you guys think? deal breaker or na?
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9Cr15MoV is a Chinese steel that looks fairly similar to Japanese AUS-10 based upon the specs. There shouldn't be anything wrong with the steel itself, assuming it's properly heat treated. I have no experience with Steel Will knives, so I can't comment on their quality, etc. specifically.
 
8/9cr isn't so bad, there's no incentive to do a bad job with it when there are even cheaper steels.

I haven't seen that before, it looks nice!
 
Thanks guys, as i was reading i saw its also comparable to 440C, good enough in my opinion, and the blade does looks beautiful, that modified tanto and top swage, be getting this one really soon.
 
filiaurorae said:
Thanks guys, as i was reading i saw its also comparable to 440C, good enough in my opinion
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I don't know if I'd buy that it's close to 440C. Analysis seems quite different:

[table="width: 250"]
[tr]
[td][/td]
[td]440C[/td]
[td]9Cr16MoV[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]C[/td]
[td]0.95-1.20%[/td]
[td]0.95%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Cr[/td]
[td]18.00%[/td]
[td]16.00%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Mn[/td]
[td]1.00%[/td]
[td]0.30%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Mo[/td]
[td]0.75%[/td]
[td]0.50%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Ni[/td]
[td]0.00%[/td]
[td]0.10%[/td]

[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Si[/td]
[td]1.00%[/td]
[td]0.50%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]V[/td]
[td]0.00%[/td]
[td]0.10%[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]
 
I used to be picky with steels, but I've realized for me it doesn't really matter. Knives are more of a hobby to me than actually used tools. I'd say it depends on how you plan on using the knife.
 
Steel will quality is great, I own their onrush folder. They are more traditional tactical builds
 
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I don't know if I'd buy that it's close to 440C. Analysis seems quite different:

[table="width: 250"]
[tr]
[td][/td]
[td]440C[/td]
[td]9Cr16MoV[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]C[/td]
[td]0.95-1.20%[/td]
[td]0.95%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Cr[/td]
[td]18.00%[/td]
[td]16.00%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Mn[/td]
[td]1.00%[/td]
[td]0.30%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Mo[/td]
[td]0.75%[/td]
[td]0.50%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Ni[/td]
[td]0.00%[/td]
[td]0.10%[/td]

[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Si[/td]
[td]1.00%[/td]
[td]0.50%[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]V[/td]
[td]0.00%[/td]
[td]0.10%[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]
 
filiaurorae said:
Just saw this knife and went totally crazy over it, the thing is Im not so sure about the blade steel being 9Cr15MoV, what do you guys think? deal breaker or na?
200575_200604.jpg
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Doesn't look like the most practical knife design unless you are stabbing lots of things every day. It doesn't have any type of guard either, which is useful on a knife you intend to thrust into things.

I think steel choice is the least of its problems.
 
filiaurorae said:
I guess 9Cr16MoV must be very similar to 9Cr15MoV, unluckily i was not able to find the composition of 9Cr15MoV, but im pretty sure that little number wont make a big difference, although i did read in the Steel Will website that is comparable to AUS 10 and 440C, here is the website if you guys want to check it out http://steelwillknives.com/steelwilladvantages/materials/9cr15mov-steel.html
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I realized that I was mistakenly looking at the numbers for 9Cr16 too, but I think it should be pretty similar to 9Cr15. Hard to tell for sure, though, as 9Cr13 is listed as having only .85% carbon, while 9Cr16 is listed at .95%. From the names, you'd think carbon would be the same, with only chromium being the noticeable difference. :confused:

edit: I sorta prefer the looks of this model: http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/SMG310/steel-will-courage-310-fixed-blade-7-satin-drop-point-blade-black-g10-handles-leather-sheath. Very reminiscent of a the traditional Japanese tanto. :thumbup:
 
filiaurorae said:
Just saw this knife and went totally crazy over it, the thing is Im not so sure about the blade steel being 9Cr15MoV, what do you guys think? deal breaker or na?
200575_200604.jpg
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This is the same steel that is used for my SCHF16. I'm really impressed at its edge holding after significant broomstick whittling. Also, here is a picture of it after the blade was stripped and soaked in vinegar for 24 hours. Seems to be adequate at corrosion resistance. All I did was wipe blade off after it came out of the vinegar.
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Edit: I'm sorry mine is 9cr18mov. :)
 
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