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titanium blades?
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Mission makes titanium blades as well, and their flagship model is the MPF. It is used by the Navy SEALS, as far as I know.
Titanium doesn't hold an edge as long as talonite or most steels, and is much more expensive than most steels as well. Titanium excells at being light weight, stain-proof and non-magnetic. If you want a chopper that holds its edge, titanium isn't for you. If you want to go diving with a knife, titanium suddenly becomes a viable contender.
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Titanium doesn't hold an edge as long as talonite or most steels, and is much more expensive than most steels as well. Titanium excells at being light weight, stain-proof and non-magnetic. If you want a chopper that holds its edge, titanium isn't for you. If you want to go diving with a knife, titanium suddenly becomes a viable contender.
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Titanium doesn't make a particularly good knife blade material for many reasons and it is expensive. For people who need a non-magnetic knife or one that is absolutely rust proof, then perhaps the price and compromises are acceptable. It's a very small market, though, and not many manufacturers are interested in it. As mentioned above, Mission is the leader in this area.
Some titanium blades are alloys with a high carbon content, such as the Boker kitchen knives. They aren't completely non-magnetic. These actually hold an edge a little better than kitchen cutlery steel because they are more wear resistant. They are, however, more expensive and provide no real benefit to the kitchen knife user. I have a Boker Ti kitchen knife and I don't like it because it is too light for my taste. My wife likes light kitchen knives and uses it. Sometimes high tech doesn't provide any real benefits for most users.
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Fred
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Some titanium blades are alloys with a high carbon content, such as the Boker kitchen knives. They aren't completely non-magnetic. These actually hold an edge a little better than kitchen cutlery steel because they are more wear resistant. They are, however, more expensive and provide no real benefit to the kitchen knife user. I have a Boker Ti kitchen knife and I don't like it because it is too light for my taste. My wife likes light kitchen knives and uses it. Sometimes high tech doesn't provide any real benefits for most users.
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Fred
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Benchmade made a good titanium folder in two sizes, which is now discontinued. I used one for a long time, and liked the lightness and sharpness alot, until I started using talonite. No doubt about it, titanium certainly doesn't hold an edge very long and certainly has limitations.
There was a maker who had a very good idea: he made a laminated knife, titanium on the outside, steel inside. I posted about him a couple of years ago but his site hasn't been up for a long time. Tygris Knives, I think it was. Someone reponded saying they had one and it didn't perform that well, particularly the edge, if I remember correctly. There are also other titanium knives out there, and most try some technique or other to fortify the edge.
I can't think of any real advantages titanium would have over stellite or talonite except maybe magnetic signature, but there are at least a few carbon fibre and ceramic knives out there too. But talonite won't crack or shatter when you drop it on a rock.
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There was a maker who had a very good idea: he made a laminated knife, titanium on the outside, steel inside. I posted about him a couple of years ago but his site hasn't been up for a long time. Tygris Knives, I think it was. Someone reponded saying they had one and it didn't perform that well, particularly the edge, if I remember correctly. There are also other titanium knives out there, and most try some technique or other to fortify the edge.
I can't think of any real advantages titanium would have over stellite or talonite except maybe magnetic signature, but there are at least a few carbon fibre and ceramic knives out there too. But talonite won't crack or shatter when you drop it on a rock.
[This message has been edited by HJK (edited 05-20-2001).]
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I purchased a small Titanium neck knife off of a new manufacturer on eBay. River Rat Knives. I bought it mainly to help round out my collection, but it performs nicely on food prep type stuff. It can take a nice edge, and is kind of cool to show off. I like this one since it is broad and thin, so makes a good peanut butter spreader. It also makes quick work out of an apple. No real advantages over real steel, but it is kind of neat, and for $30, you can't really go wrong.
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