The Bears' Den--Shirogorov Showcase

[Chuck_Nunface]

Recently I got lucky, Hati on washers, the blade is RWL 34

Super sweet

 

[ChazzyP]

Recently I got lucky, Hati on washers, the blade is RWL 34

Nice pick-up. I love my M390-on-washers orange Hati user and there's a lot of pics on that one here at the Den and elsewhere at BF and USN. RWL34 is an interesting steel and one I don't have in my accumulation so far. Named for Robert W (Bob) Loveless, it was developed by DamaSteel and is a PM version of ATS-34, similar to Crucible's CPM154 which is their version of 154-CM--3 steels that Iike a lot which are easily sharpenable to very keen edges and not bad at retaining them.

 

[Chuck_Nunface]

Nice pick-up. I love my M390-on-washers orange Hati user and there's a lot of pics on that one here at the Den and elsewhere at BF and USN. RWL34 is an interesting steel and one I don't have in my accumulation so far. Named for Robert W (Bob) Loveless, it was developed by DamaSteel and is a PM version of ATS-34, similar to Crucible's CPM154 which is their version of 154-CM--3 steels that Iike a lot which are easily sharpenable to very keen edges and not bad at retaining them.

 

[ChazzyP]

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Interesting...

To be honest, I only have one knife in CPM154, a McGinnis ProLine Valve which I've not sharpened nor used extensively to this point. My approval of that one was based on my experience with 154-CM, a steel that I've had in numerous knives, used a bunch, and re-sharpened several times. I just kinda assumed the PM version would be equal or better, but you know what it makes when one assumes...

 

[Chuck_Nunface]

Interesting...

To be honest, I only have one knife in CPM154, a McGinnis ProLine Valve which I've not sharpened nor used extensively to this point. My approval of that one was based on my experience with 154-CM, a steel that I've had in numerous knives, used a bunch, and re-sharpened several times. I just kinda assumed the PM version would be equal or better, but you know what it makes when one assumes...

I'm simply stating broadly how the knife community often shuns one steel (154 in this case) as outdated and bland (even though custom makers love it) and another (RWL) as exciting. Nothing to do with you or anyone in particular, just what I've seen over the years. Can be said for many steels, actually.

 

[Bad Rattle]

I would like to find a scale maker also. If you find one please let us know.

Dept_13_knifes on IG makes amazing scales for Shiro's. Also I just bought a Kami.... Why did I poke my head into this thread

 

[Chuck_Nunface]

Dept_13_knifes on IG makes amazing scales for Shiro's. Also I just bought a Kami.... Why did I poke my head into this thread

HAHA. You're done for

 

[Kmikaz3]

 

[SVTFreak]

Recently I got lucky, Hati on washers, the blade is RWL 34

So you picked it up! I been kicking myself in the behind ever since. I went to buy it, second thoughted, went back and hour later and it was gone. Lol. Glad it’s being appreciated.

 

[TRfromMT]

Recently I got lucky, Hati on washers, the blade is RWL 34

I could not resist and picked one up today second hand - CF scale on washers, M390. Now the long wait (international shipping) begins. I love my CRK specifically for the PB washers but good night does their steel need improvement. The M390 Hati could be just what the doctor ordered!

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

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[Mr.sig239]

Love the colors in that Oklahoma Outlaw !!!

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

Love the colors in that Oklahoma Outlaw !!!

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[Oklahoma Outlaw]

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[ChazzyP]

ChazzyP do you know if the pocket clip on the F95NL can be removed without harming anything?

Thanks in advance.

I see no reason why removing the clip would cause any harm. To my knowledge, the general configuration of the clip and mount on the NL is quite the same as that on other F95's, appears so in pics of current models, and seems to match that my older F95T and more recent F95R . I don't presently own an NL but had the NL World Tour knife to play with for three weeks back in June of 2019 and my pics of that model seem to agree.

There's no structural aspect to the clip mount or screw in terms of holding the knife together--it's entirely independent of the rear standoff. If you're thinking of carrying the knife clipless, there is something of an aesthetic consideration involved. I just snapped this quick, crappy pic of my work user Turtle after removing the clip so you can see how it's mounted and stabilized--not real pretty to look at with the clip off.

Sweet knife you've got there, BTW.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

I see no reason why removing the clip would cause any harm. To my knowledge, the general configuration of the clip and mount on the NL is quite the same as that on other F95's, appears so in pics of current models, and seems to match that my older F95T and more recent F95R . I don't presently own an NL but had the NL World Tour knife to play with for three weeks back in June of 2019 and my pics of that model seem to agree.

There's no structural aspect to the clip mount or screw in terms of holding the knife together--it's entirely independent of the rear standoff. If you're thinking of carrying the knife clipless, there is something of an aesthetic consideration involved. I just snapped this quick, crappy pic of my work user Turtle after removing the clip so you can see how it's mounted and stabilized--not real pretty to look at with the clip off.

Sweet knife you've got there, BTW.

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[ChazzyP]

Thanks! I don’t see the pic however.

Duh. That's coz I forgot to post it.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

Duh. That's coz I forgot to post it.

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[Chuck_Nunface]

Is there a group like AA for shiros? Asking for a friend.

 

[ChazzyP]

So, it has an index pin in the scales I see.

I’m assuming I could just put the screw back in just leaving the index pin exposed, right?

I just tried that but my phone is stupidly low on charge, so no pic. The screw tip comes pretty close to the blade, so you should try it and see how (un)comfortable you are with it.