Tough SS fixed blade (cpm 154 vs ?)

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DL Robin

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Looking for a tough but reasonably priced SS fixed blade. Looking at something w/ 3-4" blade, 3/16" or so thick less than $200. Production or customs let me have your suggestions?
Also would like feedback on anyone's experience w/ CPM 154 in fixed blade.
 
I have a CPM 154 BRK Bravo 1 that takes and holds a wicked edge.

CPM 154 is supposed to be one of the tougher SS.

I wouldn't really use it as a prybar but it excels at what it was designed for.

The handle and overall geometry are top notch.

It cuts like a much thinner blade and gives a lot of control to the user.

I've used it in the kitchen, for carving, battoning and at work.

It hasn't let me down.

I don't like people to handle it ..... it cuts so well and in a heavy short blade it will cut you up if you fumble it.

Watched that happen to a friend ... wasn't pretty ..... not the B1s' fault!:D
 
I too have the CPM 154 Bravo 1. Very tough but also over $200. Consider BRKT 12C27 knives. I have several. They wont hold an edge quite as long, but are possibly tougher and much cheaper. Mike Stewart has stated that 12c27 is one of the toughest of all stainless steels. I find they hold their edge close to Mike's A2. 12C27 is one of the steels that really are dependent on heat treatment.
 
DL Robin said:
Looking for a tough but reasonably priced SS fixed blade. Looking at something w/ 3-4" blade, 3/16" or so thick less than $200. Production or customs let me have your suggestions?
Also would like feedback on anyone's experience w/ CPM 154 in fixed blade.
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Buck Gen-5 Skinner 3" blade, CPM-154 steel, rosewood handle,online under $90.00 dollars. Try it you might like it.
 
12C27M is designed for toughness

The Gen-5 is showing up as 154CM, like on Amazon & AG's pages.
 
hardheart said:
12C27M is designed for toughness

The Gen-5 is showing up as 154CM, like on Amazon & AG's pages.
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Buck home site lists steel in Gen-5 as CPM-154, some sellers list it as 154cm
which i believe is a typo,since the sellers do not know the difference .
 
I have a Bark River STS 3, convex edge and blade is approx. 3.75" long. Steel is 154cm. Makes for a perfect all-around sized knife for multiple uses.
 
Entrek Badger in deep cryogenic treated 440C.
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Only 84 dollars and is very tough from indications of other peoples testing including Quietbearr and cutlery lover.
 
bubblewhip said:
Entrek Badger in deep cryogenic treated 440C.
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Only 84 dollars and is very tough from indications of other peoples testing including Quietbearr and cutlery lover.
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One of the best values out there. No assembly line with Entrek. Ray Ennis(owner of Entrek)does all the grinds and finish work by hand.
 
Another vote for the F1, although I'd happily pick up the Badger or SS Bravo 1 in a pinch. :thumbup:
 
Coye Ridgeback. Here's mine in OD g10 over black g10 liners.

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Here is the maker testing the knife. EDIT: Test medium = side of a fridge.
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= no chips or damage to the blade edge
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