Talonite (rough finish) vs D2 (high polish)

Cliff, I have a pair of Stellite 6K and Talonite knives comming to me from Lightfoot, maybe I'll have him send them to you instead. So that you can do an edge retention comparison of the two. They will both have chisel grinds, but will be of different lengths. One is the Predator and the other will be an extended C-4 or something like that.
 
Cobalt, sounds fine to me. Drop me an email to work out the shipping details when the time comes.

-Cliff
 
Cliff-
Do you have any plans to get identical test knives in various blade materials?

I am interested in your results, but until we compare apples to apples I think the
conclusions drawn are a bit misleading.

From what I can tell, in your knife tests Talonite has a similar edge holding to VG10,with the added advantage of complete rust resistance.

I find that in softer materials it cuts very, very well. I have used, and seen it used extensively on game without any deformation, chips etc.

My suggestion is to commission a maker to make 4 or 5 pieces of an existing pattern-

The RJ Martin "handiman" neck knife would be a good place to start, or even a Simonich Cetan.

Then test away. That would remove some of the variables and allow you to test the material, rather than the construction.

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[This message has been edited by Anthony Lombardo (edited 03-11-2000).]
 
Anthony :

Then test away. That would remove some of the variables and allow you to test the material, rather than the construction.
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To be blunt, if you can't take into account design differences you will not be able to draw a meaningful conclusion anyway. It makes life easier, and will make the results a little more precise, but it does not make possible what is not.

There are basically two essential steps in data collection. The first is to record the data, the second is to estimate the random and systematic influences that could have skewed the results. It is never possible to make these have zero effect, even the guys at NIST cannot do that. You must be able to determine the extent of the influence they will have and in what way.

Do you have any plans to get identical test knives in various blade materials?
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Not until very recently when a maker offered to do so.

-Cliff
 
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