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What is the element make up of SK-5 steel?
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Hi Chris,
I've been told that the SK-5 we use (most likely a Japanese made steel) is very close to 0-1. So.......that would be:
Hope this helps.
I've been told that the SK-5 we use (most likely a Japanese made steel) is very close to 0-1. So.......that would be:
Hope this helps.
Bobby B
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One site that I found useful (ignore spelling) is this one. It lists SK5 as being similar to W1, for what it's worth...
http://webcenter.ru/~malex/
Hope this helps?
Rob
http://webcenter.ru/~malex/
Hope this helps?
Rob
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Bobby,
Interesting site. I'll ask again and see which it really is. It might take a few days.
Thanks for the input!
Interesting site. I'll ask again and see which it really is. It might take a few days.
Thanks for the input!
Bobby B
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Ron,
I didn't mean to contradict you, but I thought some people might actually like the site(?)
It is Russian, and not terribly user friendly, but packed with info, detailed stuff at
that... as long as it's accurate.
Are their any metallurgists out there who can attest to the validity of the info?
Rob
I didn't mean to contradict you, but I thought some people might actually like the site(?)
It is Russian, and not terribly user friendly, but packed with info, detailed stuff at
that... as long as it's accurate.
Are their any metallurgists out there who can attest to the validity of the info?
Rob
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Bobby,
You might want to post that link in the Shop Talk or Bernard Levine forums. Lots of knowledgeable folks over there.
Don't worry, no offense or contradition taken on this side. Call me a name...and that'll be a different story!
You might want to post that link in the Shop Talk or Bernard Levine forums. Lots of knowledgeable folks over there.
Don't worry, no offense or contradition taken on this side.
Call me a name...and that'll be a different story! 
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Hi Ron,
Is it possible that the Tigershark was made out of SUP-9 at one time? I vividly remember reading 2 different times that it was SUP-9. That site above says SUP-9 is close to 5160. Maybe you might have an old SOG brochure lying around that would tell. I think I saw it in a older brochure if I do recall. I'm not out either to find mistakes and I do very much appreciate your help on this!!! One more thing, either way,SK5,440A,SUP9 my Tigershark is a very good knife!
I LOVE IT!!!!
Is it possible that the Tigershark was made out of SUP-9 at one time? I vividly remember reading 2 different times that it was SUP-9. That site above says SUP-9 is close to 5160. Maybe you might have an old SOG brochure lying around that would tell. I think I saw it in a older brochure if I do recall. I'm not out either to find mistakes and I do very much appreciate your help on this!!!
One more thing, either way,SK5,440A,SUP9 my Tigershark is a very good knife! I LOVE IT!!!!
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Hi Skag,
I have most of our old brochures and none that I've ever seen refers to is as SUP-9. My assumption was SK-5, but that is not comfirmed.
I have most of our old brochures and none that I've ever seen refers to is as SUP-9. My assumption was SK-5, but that is not comfirmed.
Bobby B
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Ron, or one of our esteemed metallurgists...
What are the advantages/differences between SK3 and SK5 steel. There are alloying element differences, but I am not sure what they do in terms of knife "performance". If I read correctly, the original Bowies were SK3, the current SOGs are SK5.
Any thoughts?
Rob
What are the advantages/differences between SK3 and SK5 steel. There are alloying element differences, but I am not sure what they do in terms of knife "performance". If I read correctly, the original Bowies were SK3, the current SOGs are SK5.
Any thoughts?
Rob
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Hi Bobbie,
Per our prior discussions, I'm trying to nail some of this down more accurately (it might take a week or so). What I've been told is that SK-5 is a higher carbon variation of SK-3. This will have to do from me till I know more.
Per our prior discussions, I'm trying to nail some of this down more accurately (it might take a week or so). What I've been told is that SK-5 is a higher carbon variation of SK-3. This will have to do from me till I know more.