What steel does HI use?

[Ferahgo]

I bought a seax from these guys some time ago. I am sure it had been stated somewhere, but I cannot find it. So, what steel is used for these knives?

 

[Scara]

I bought a seax from these guys some time ago. I am sure it had been stated somewhere, but I cannot find it. So, what steel is used for these knives?

They use leaf springs from scrapped light trucks. At least last I read Mercedes-Benz leaf springs were the most desired, followed by Saab which is rare in that region, followed by Japanese light trucks. From what I recall of the discussions, the springs are probably made of 5160.

 

[Ferahgo]

They use leaf springs from scrapped light trucks. At least last I read Mercedes-Benz leaf springs were the most desired, followed by Saab which is rare in that region, followed by Japanese light trucks. From what I recall of the discussions, the springs are probably made of 5160.

So, it would be safe to call it 5160 or a close variant, then?

 

[ndoghouse]

Most likely 5160 springs from Tata trucks. Past was Mercedes, Subaru, Japanese etc as mentioned above but modern sources suggest whatever is available.

 

[LaRueOBR556]

The most desired khuks from HI are made of Unobtainium. There are myths spoken of such blades having the ability to slice through space and time.
But unfortunately I have yet to obtain one.

 

[ndoghouse]

The most desired khuks from HI are made of Unobtainium. There are myths spoken of such blades having the ability to slice through space and time.
But unfortunately I have yet to obtain one.

Villager unobtainiums are even more rare

 

[Ferahgo]

The most desired khuks from HI are made of Unobtainium. There are myths spoken of such blades having the ability to slice through space and time.
But unfortunately I have yet to obtain one.

Could I have a seax made from this? And is it more expensive. Where can I find a torture test?

 

[kronckew]

i have a seax in my collection made of unaffordium with an inset unobtanium edge quenched in a solution of asimovian theotimoline. it is so sharp it severs it's target up to 1.2 seconds BEFORE it hits.

sadly isaac has passed over the bridge and taken the secret of theotimoline with him.

 

[Bawanna]

Good grief! I've been punched in the heart. That's the prettiest thing I ever saw.
I'm begging for more information on that and if it has a twin, I want it.

That's a my oh my right there.

 

[kronckew]

for info: Material: Handle: C10 with stag-horn, Blade: 40 layers of twisted C10+90MnCrV8 top + C10 serrated middle part + 90MnCrV8 serrated edge.

bawanna, i'll PM you.

 

[SingleGrind]

That thing is absolutely nuts. If it does have a twin, it sure as heck belongs in a museum

 

[kronckew]

for info: Material: Handle: C10 with stag-horn, 11 inch Blade: 40 layers of twisted C10+90MnCrV8 top + C10 serrated middle part + 90MnCrV8 serrated edge. (the join to the core is serrated not the cutting edge )

more info: Theotimoline <-wiki Linky

isaac asimov, for those of you who are chemically challenged, was professor of biochemistry at boston university. he also invented the three rules of robotics.

first used by as a quenching media by my tame (sort of) hungarian blade smith. he has since run out of it tho. his last tank full emptied itself 1.2 seconds before he quenched the blade that was just after the last thiotimoline treated one.

the scabbard: (he doesn't usually add one unless you ask)


the knife again, attached in case my photobucket site disappears.


bawanna, i'll PM you.

to be more on topic, auntie's khukuri are made from the best steel available, as noted usually 5160, and hand forged and heat treated by master craftsman who transform it into the metallurgical equivalent of unobtainium while remaining very obtainable. while they do need to come in contact with their targets to sever them rather than before, the results are the same.

 

[Scara]

Kronck, got anything made of Handwavium and Phlebotinum?

 

[kronckew]

handwavium knives have no momentum, thus while easy to swing fast, hit with very little force. ok for thrusters, but they are soft, bendy and do not hold an edge well. not a pretty metal either. the allotrope wavehandium has similar but opposite effects. it has infinite momentum but takes infinite force to get it moving, it's almost impossible to sharpen as it is impossibly hard. pure unobtanium crystal impregnated grindstones have been known to take years to polish even the simplist impliments made of wavehandium. it is useful for armouring immoveable objects as it as it takes almost infinite force to move the molecules out of the way of the object attempting penetration. even unobtanium projectiles have been known to rebound directly back to the shooter with lethal effect.

phlebotinum is an alloy of unobtanium and impossibilium used etensively by phlebotimists for it's unique ability to promote blood flow thru the collection needle after it punctures a vein, and for instantly sealing and stopping the flow on withdrawal. these features make it unsuitable for combat knives as the wound it makes is instantly healed as the knife is withdrawn. it however is sometimes used by actors for it's dramatic and non-lethal effect, you can stab a stuntman repeatedly and tho painful, he will recover immediately. it is also very shiny. it is not recommended form hunting or cooking knives either as the cut seals up behind you as you cut. phlebotomists generally can only afford a few few needles. while they appear to discard them, they are secretly recovered after you leave, cleaned and disinfected with a solution of impossibilium salts that kills all known carbon and silicon based organisms. then they are re-used. the needles are very sharp and maintain it over their lifetime which is of course impossibly long. the secret is vigorously defended and denied by phlebotomists of course. they luckily are never sold to drug addicts or normal doctors and nurses. or abnormal ones.

so the answer to the post above is - no.

 

[Jens Schuetz]

Wasn't unobtainium simply a gravity reducing element?
I have a feeling all the other cool properties are made up.
Or are you talking about unobtanium isotopes?

 

[kronckew]

unobtainium refers to a collection or class of isotopes and alloys all similar in nature in that their properties are derived by their use. in other words, they have the proper properties for whatever the manufacturer makes. thus, if gravity reducing is required, use unobtainium. if hard super-sharp edges with just the right balance, flexibility, stiffness and weight to be an effective edged weapon or tool are desired, unobtainium (a spine of unaffordium is however recommended) will be perfect. flexible comfortable and thin body armour that will stop all known projectiles and energy weapons without transfering shock to the wearer - use unobtainium. propulsion tube linings - unobtainium. jet turbine blades - unobtainium. self hardening hand modelling material - unobtainium. medical implants - well you get the idea by now. personally i'd use the phlebotinum alloy version for medical implants.

 

[Jens Schuetz]

unobtainium refers to a collection or class of isotopes and alloys all similar in nature in that their properties are derived by their use. in other words, they have the proper properties for whatever the manufacturer makes. thus, if gravity reducing is required, use unobtainium. if hard super-sharp edges with just the right balance, flexibility, stiffness and weight to be an effective edged weapon or tool are desired, unobtainium (a spine of unaffordium is however recommended) will be perfect. flexible comfortable and thin body armour that will stop all known projectiles and energy weapons without transfering shock to the wearer - use unobtainium. propulsion tube linings - unobtainium. jet turbine blades - unobtainium. self hardening hand modelling material - unobtainium. medical implants - well you get the idea by now. personally i'd use the phlebotinum alloy version for medical implants.

From the sound of it they seem hard to obtain or else everybody would use it for everything.

I just remembered Uru. Some stone metal alloy which can be infused with magic. Thors hammer is made out of it and a few HI blades as well.

 

[J W Bensinger]

When I was in the army we discovered that many, many things were in fact made of Obtainium-pens, ammunition, radio batteries... It's an amazingly versatile material

 

[Umi]

I think ethrill is a mix of unobtanium and uru, which is a natural form of unaffordium.

 

[ndoghouse]

Did yall ever thinking about using obtainium Seems the obvious solution dont yall think? I got some on back order. Should be here soon tho.