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Terry, is it true the Tirpitz.....
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Odd - I thought the 'Tirpitz' model has a blade forged from reclaimed armor belt salvaged from the Tirpitz. Specifically, wasn't it equipped with a multilayered forged Damascus steel of that vintage? That would seem a far cry from the 154CM. Seriously, how could it be a 'Tirpitz' model if it has a modern steel? What relates it to the Tirpitz? On the other hand, I understand the offering of a 'Gentleman's Folder' in 154CM from the Damascus variant of 2008. Like my Titan Worker, however, it doesn't even have a thumb nick to aid in presenting the blade! Nice knife, the 154CM bladed 'Gentleman's Folder' - I have fondled one on several trips to my local 'enabler'. I have about become accustomed to the dedicated two hand opening of the Titan Worker.
Stainz
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I just found both the Tirpitz Damascus (110190DAM & $859 MSRP) and the Tirpitz Folding Knife (110191 & $400 MSRP) in what was identified as 154CPM - both on evilbay. Now, I know many of my Benchmades use 154CM - and I have a few upgraded CPM154 bladed Buck knives. It is not the same metal. Last year, I heard about problems with the CPM company - and Buck dropped their CPM154 production , as well as it's choice as a steel in their cust 110's. 154CM is still available - witness Benchmade - and it isn't as fine grained as CPM154. So... which steel does the Tirpitz Folding Knife use? I am not a player in any case - an Al-handled knife with a linerlock doesn't interest me!
Stainz
Edited to add:
I just found both the Tirpitz Damascus (110190DAM & $859 MSRP) and the Tirpitz Folding Knife (110191 & $400 MSRP) in what was identified as 154CPM - both on evilbay. Now, I know many of my Benchmades use 154CM - and I have a few upgraded CPM154 bladed Buck knives. It is not the same metal. Last year, I heard about problems with the CPM company - and Buck dropped their CPM154 production , as well as it's choice as a steel in their cust 110's. 154CM is still available - witness Benchmade - and it isn't as fine grained as CPM154. So... which steel does the Tirpitz Folding Knife use? I am not a player in any case - an Al-handled knife with a linerlock doesn't interest me!
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Shawn, I will check on this for you, as I am not aware of all the closeouts, and the sales people are not in the office yet.
Stainz, the original Tirpitz is the damascus version, and the one referenced here is the same design with different materials.
To answer your question about which version of CPM used, I hope Tobias will see this. Since he is in Germany it is easier for him to check on it.
Terry
Stainz, the original Tirpitz is the damascus version, and the one referenced here is the same design with different materials.
To answer your question about which version of CPM used, I hope Tobias will see this. Since he is in Germany it is easier for him to check on it.
Terry