what type of steel does victorinox use on their sak's?

[oneformula]

Wow, sweet knife, Confederate!

I believe the SAK steel is technically known as "Good." Good is a very special steel, in that it holds a decent edge, is very corrosion resistant and sharpens easily.
But, Victorinox knives also have a special geometry. The technical term for this geometry is known as Nice.

When the Good steel dulls, the Nice geometry allows it to still cut reasonably well.

Good steel, Nice geometry, Great price.

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[Stubai]

Yep, the SAK is never a mistake. The steel has never rusted on me despite continued use around marine environments, and the blades are very easily touched up in the field.

 

[JD Mandrell]

Yep, the SAK is never a mistake. The steel has never rusted on me despite continued use around marine environments, and the blades are very easily touched up in the field.

I agree, the only times I have seen Victorinox knives with rust is ones that have been HORRIBLY neglected, usually by being left for long periods of time without being cleaned and oiled.

 

[tirod3]

They are not so good as Ford Solenoid Bypass Devices - conduction of 400 Amps 12 VDC tends to burn holes in the blade.

But they are a bargain and clean up to a new edge really well, which is something. I've picked up some beaters pretty cheap from outlets that way.

 

[scattershot]

razorsharp is correct. The word Inox is an abbreviation for the French word Inoxidable, which means stainless.

 

[pedalinbob]

They are not so good as Ford Solenoid Bypass Devices - conduction of 400 Amps 12 VDC tends to burn holes in the blade.

But they are a bargain and clean up to a new edge really well, which is something. I've picked up some beaters pretty cheap from outlets that way.

LOL!

Been there, done that, but with a screwdriver.

Even did it under the car to a GM starter solenoid...nothing like huge sparks and a zinging-starter 10" from your face!