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Im having a heck of a time trying to obtain Morseth knives for non-tactical, non-fighting use at a price that doesnt embarrass me to pay. If I must pay prices comparable with custom knife prices, why not buy custom knives?
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1. Among knife steels would I be accurate saying Crucible S30V, BG42, and OK-6 planer blade version of D2 have similar abrasion resistance and similar corrosion resistance? If this is inaccurate, please correct me.
2. Among the three steels, which retains the most ductility when heat treated optimally? I include cryogenic treatment as part of heat treat.
3. Does a convex grind compensate for reduced ductility? If yes, how significant is the compensation? I understand this is not a numerical thing. Please do the best you can.
4. For these three steels ONLY, is there any significant advantage to a custom knife maker forging the blade?
5. Among custom knife makers, who uses any of these steels? Do any of these makers forge blades of these steels? Please furnish any contact information you have.
If this query is in the wrong forum, please move it to where it should be.
Im having a heck of a time trying to obtain Morseth knives for non-tactical, non-fighting use at a price that doesnt embarrass me to pay. If I must pay prices comparable with custom knife prices, why not buy custom knives?
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1. Among knife steels would I be accurate saying Crucible S30V, BG42, and OK-6 planer blade version of D2 have similar abrasion resistance and similar corrosion resistance? If this is inaccurate, please correct me.
2. Among the three steels, which retains the most ductility when heat treated optimally? I include cryogenic treatment as part of heat treat.
3. Does a convex grind compensate for reduced ductility? If yes, how significant is the compensation? I understand this is not a numerical thing. Please do the best you can.
4. For these three steels ONLY, is there any significant advantage to a custom knife maker forging the blade?
5. Among custom knife makers, who uses any of these steels? Do any of these makers forge blades of these steels? Please furnish any contact information you have.
