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Pretty much what the title says. It/they seem like a good steel family so why is this not being utilized beyond what Fallkniven produces?
Interesting and informative post. Thanks.Looks like they are all the same steel, not a "family"; but I could be wrong.
Kobelco Steel - R2
Known Aliases:
Takefu - 3G, Takefu - MC63, Takefu - SGPS, Takefu - SG2
(3G(Takefu) - Fallkniven's one more alias for SG2 steel.)
(SGPS(Takefu) - Fallkniven uses SG2 under SGPS name)
(SG2(Takefu) - Apparently Kobelco Steel R2 steel is supplied to Takefu, which then sells it under SG2 name.)
When the other knife companies respond to my email about why they aren't using this steel, I'll be sure to let you know.I am familiar with the knife steel app, as well. I know that part. However your input does not help answer the main question.
I am familiar with the knife steel app, as well. I know that part. However your input does not help answer the main question.
I am familiar with the knife steel app, as well. I know that part. However your input does not help answer the main question.
Maybe not with the EDC crowd, but kitchen guys (chefs or otherwise) seem to really like the steel.They're not more widely used because there is no excitement or buzz surrounding them. There are a ton of great steels, so that factor simply isn't enough.
"Brand" recognition is still present with steels.
A knife in 3G isn't as exciting as a knife in Maxamet, or the CPM SXXV series--particularly the higher ones, etc.
Good a steel as it may be, 3G does not add value to the product
Looks like they are all the same steel, not a "family"; but I could be wrong.
Kobelco Steel - R2
Known Aliases:
Takefu - 3G, Takefu - MC63, Takefu - SGPS, Takefu - SG2
(3G(Takefu) - Fallkniven's one more alias for SG2 steel.)
(SGPS(Takefu) - Fallkniven uses SG2 under SGPS name)
(SG2(Takefu) - Apparently Kobelco Steel R2 steel is supplied to Takefu, which then sells it under SG2 name.)
Maybe not with the EDC crowd, but kitchen guys (chefs or otherwise) seem to really like the steel.