Too big, too strong, too hard...

Between this, the new 0560, and the in house...

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the allure of this steel is that it's a modern version of BG-42, which was pretty much the best you could get before PM was introduced to factory knives. BG-42 was produced clean enough that you could run it a little harder than most steel types of similar alloy, and while CTS-B75P isn't made by Latrobe, that it's a PM steel should more than make up for that.

So, technically it isn't necessarily anything special, but for some people the nostalgia will be too much to resist, especially since BG-42 was so hard to get (Latrobe was notorious for taking forever to deliver).
 
Joshua J. said:
the allure of this steel is that it's a modern version of BG-42, which was pretty much the best you could get before PM was introduced to factory knives. BG-42 was produced clean enough that you could run it a little harder than most steel types of similar alloy, and while CTS-B75P isn't made by Latrobe, that it's a PM steel should more than make up for that.
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If you hadn't heard...
http://decaturdaily.com/stories/Carpenter-buys-Latrobe,92304

So, technically it isn't necessarily anything special, but for some people the nostalgia will be too much to resist, especially since BG-42 was so hard to get (Latrobe was notorious for taking forever to deliver).
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I thought BG-42 was special, and I think B75P is more special.
 
B75P looks a lot like SG2 composition wise.

I hope this RJ at least has a deep hollow grind (since no rampage) so it will slice as good as the Ti JYD.

I really like the overlays covering the frame screws like the Groove, it looks real nice and is a little extra piece of mind that your knife wount spontaneously release it's frame screws into the wild.

I have noticed Kershaw/ZT has been releasing special blade steels kind of in pairs, second S110V and now SG2 equivalent. Can't wait to find out about your other new steels.
 
Gonna have to get this one too, I expect B75P to be to BG42 as cpm154 is to 154cm, I really like this trend of ZT using new/rare steels. These two are going to be regular production right? So I just have to worry about getting the 560LE before getting this one, and judging by the these two, the third one will have probably be on the must have list as well.
 
Ill take it!

... Oh I forgot that rule only applies in the for sale forum :D

I cant wait for this design. Ive always loved the look of RJ's overkill and this is so close to the original design in my eyes.

I will be waiting here with my wallet. :thumbup:
 
jimmer_5 said:
The production knife will have a flat ground blade.
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Ya I understand. It seems some extremely dislike the Rampage or any dual grind, the less is more idea is probably best. More blade strength and you can always add a hollow grind, but you can't easily take one away.

I'm probably gonna have to pick a good candidate/donor and have someone help me make my own ideal dual grind. Flat belly tip, hollow hawkbill.

Is there more reasons why you guys don't use more deep hollow grinds? Its a rear commodity.
 
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DAMN thats a sexy knife! Guess I was right about it being a ZT Volt, awesome since I missed the first one
 
I knew it!!!!

Looks more like a slightly larger Overkill than a Devastator though.

I want it soooooo badly!!!!
 
It better be reversible up or down. I like to carry my knives right back pocket tip down, especially big ones.

I thought every ZT has been 4-way positionable.
 
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