Why isn't Magnacut more available in production knives?

Quiet said:
Uuhhh....what? Virtually everyone is releasing knives in it at the moment. It may just not seem that way, since those knives get immediately gobbled up. Just off the top of my head, I've seen knives from:

- Bradford Knives
- Hogue Knives
- Curtiss Knives
- Chris Reeve Knives (!!)
- Tactile Knives
- Hinderer Knives (!!)
- Case Knives (LMAO!!!!)
- Medford Knives

And a bunch more besides are all releasing folders and fixed blades in it and have done so throughout 2022. A lot of custom makers are doing so as well.

Edited to add: that said, I haven't really seen any of the Chinese OEMs releasing knives in it as yet.
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False. Can't find any Magnacut on the shopping channel.
 
The OP was looking for kitchen knives in magnacut. I see a lot of folding and fixed hunting type knives bring discussed.

Looks like Meglio knives have some models, some in etsy.

I'm no expert, but maybe it's just not a good performer in kitchen knives compared to other steels? I see a lot of AEB-L and VG-10 in kitchen knives.
 
I imagine its like anything. It just takes time for companies to switch. Especially when you factor in some of the logistic issues we've seen the last couple years.

Also, most companies are already using great steels so theres no dire reason to switch.
 
Why aren't more people making MagnaCut knives?

Given how new a steel it is, and that I could easily name a dozen major manufacturers who have started to use it at multiple different price points, that Chris Reeve is switching their whole line to use it, and that dozens of custom makers are offering it, I mean... What do you want? It's going through the industry like Sherman through Georgia!
 
K.O.D. said:
The OP was looking for kitchen knives in magnacut. I see a lot of folding and fixed hunting type knives bring discussed.

Looks like Meglio knives have some models, some in etsy.

I'm no expert, but maybe it's just not a good performer in kitchen knives compared to other steels? I see a lot of AEB-L and VG-10 in kitchen knives.
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It might be because there are already an entire laundry list of steels that kitchen cutlery is made in, and Magnacut hasn't really popped up on the kitchen knife makers' radar as yet. I mean, we didn't start seeing kitchen knives in fixed/folder steels like S35vn until somewhat recently either and that steel's been on the market for many years, you know?
 
Quiet said:
It might be because there are already an entire laundry list of steels that kitchen cutlery is made in, and Magnacut hasn't really popped up on the kitchen knife makers' radar as yet. I mean, we didn't start seeing kitchen knives in fixed/folder steels like S35vn until somewhat recently either and that steel's been on the market for many years, you know?
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Exactly.
 
Quiet said:
It might be because there are already an entire laundry list of steels that kitchen cutlery is made in, and Magnacut hasn't really popped up on the kitchen knife makers' radar as yet. I mean, we didn't start seeing kitchen knives in fixed/folder steels like S35vn until somewhat recently either and that steel's been on the market for many years, you know?
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It's basically impossible to get outside of the US, and outside of custom makers, there's not much in the high-end kitchen knife field being made domestically.
 
91bravo said:
Has anyone put this steel to actual work yet? Edge retention? Chipability? I’m curious to try it out in my work environment, but can’t find a model that I like with it. I’m looking for a large CRK in Magnacut if anyone has one to sell.

I’d be willing to test this steel out in a working environment for anyone out there lol.
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I was thoroughly unimpressed with the magnacut brk put on their bushcraft scout and bravo 1.

Chipped and dull after a night of making feathersticks and kindling.

Sold em, I'll try someone else's magnacut, hopefully it won't suck a 3rd time.
 
91bravo said:
Well, they were Bark River knives after all. They probably weren’t even Magnacut.
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I wouldn't say that. They do have a bad history in some areas, but I did a lot of digging into them and Mike Stewart might be abrasive, but he does care about making good knives. Mike is also not the only person running Bark River. From what I've seen, everyone really cares about making the best knives they can. They do have a killer warranty and really good customer service as well. Have they made mistakes in the past that might be seen as unforgivable to some? Sure, but they always try to make it right and do their best. I've owned a few and batoned with all of them, and did all the actual knife tasks they were designed for, and they held up amazingly.

At the end of the day, they have mistakes in their past, but from what I've seen they are Americans that make the best knives they can, and they really do seem to care.
 
Quiet said:
Watching Mike Stewart blow up on guys over on Facebook who were asking why their new BRK Magnacut knives were developing patina after one or two uses was rich, RICH
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Mike should really just stop using social media outside of the knife center videos. I would be really shocked if the steel actually wasn't magnacut. I didnt see the knives, but I would assume that it's something to do with having metals from previous knives being pressed into the magnacut steel during the grinding process. You see this happen sometimes with Spyderco's LC200N. Mike really shouldn't respond to those kinds of things, probably should hire a public relations person.
 
As mentioned, plenty of options out there, but what surprises is me is no word on the models announced from Spyderco last year (Native 5 and Manix LW, of which I'll likely wait for the latter).

I strongly considered picking up a small fixed blade in Magnacut as a hiking knife this past year, but instead went with something I had previously had my eye on. Still, Bradfords in it seemed plentiful and almost got the nod, I slept on our own David Mary's last run or I likely would have grabbed something from him, and there were a few others that caught me eye.

As for folders, I'd love to pick up a "forever knife" like a CRK in this steel at some point when it becomes more prevalent, but that'll be a waiting game, and I have no problem waiting as I don't feel at all underserved with my CRKs in the steels I have. I've considered (and may still) picking up a Deka just to check the box, but so far just haven't been compelled enough to pull the trigger. Perhaps one late night I'll have just the right amount of whiskey, find the perfect aftermarket scales, and go that route. Likely I'll just wait for the Manix LW, and when it comes out it'll be an instant buy for me.
 
Knives&Lint said:
As mentioned, plenty of options out there, but what surprises is me is no word on the models announced from Spyderco last year (Native 5 and Manix LW, of which I'll likely wait for the latter).

I strongly considered picking up a small fixed blade in Magnacut as a hiking knife this past year, but instead went with something I had previously had my eye on. Still, Bradfords in it seemed plentiful and almost got the nod, I slept on our own David Mary's last run or I likely would have grabbed something from him, and there were a few others that caught me eye.

As for folders, I'd love to pick up a "forever knife" like a CRK in this steel at some point when it becomes more prevalent, but that'll be a waiting game, and I have no problem waiting as I don't feel at all underserved with my CRKs in the steels I have. I've considered (and may still) picking up a Deka just to check the box, but so far just haven't been compelled enough to pull the trigger. Perhaps one late night I'll have just the right amount of whiskey, find the perfect aftermarket scales, and go that route. Likely I'll just wait for the Manix LW, and when it comes out it'll be an instant buy for me.
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Sounds like if you see a CRK Backpacker or Iyoni in Magnacut you'll be out a couple hundred dollars pretty quick ;)
 
Slice O Life said:
I wouldn't say that. They do have a bad history in some areas, but I did a lot of digging into them and Mike Stewart might be abrasive, but he does care about making good knives. Mike is also not the only person running Bark River. From what I've seen, everyone really cares about making the best knives they can. They do have a killer warranty and really good customer service as well. Have they made mistakes in the past that might be seen as unforgivable to some? Sure, but they always try to make it right and do their best. I've owned a few and batoned with all of them, and did all the actual knife tasks they were designed for, and they held up amazingly.

At the end of the day, they have mistakes in their past, but from what I've seen they are Americans that make the best knives they can, and they really do seem to care.
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Bark River sucks and the owner acts like an ass. There, I said it.
 
Slice O Life said:
Mike should really just stop using social media outside of the knife center videos. I would be really shocked if the steel actually wasn't magnacut. I didnt see the knives, but I would assume that it's something to do with having metals from previous knives being pressed into the magnacut steel during the grinding process. You see this happen sometimes with Spyderco's LC200N. Mike really shouldn't respond to those kinds of things, probably should hire a public relations person.
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I have no dog in the fight, so I'm not arguing against your point, but my observation here is just how much track record matters when it comes to getting the benefit of the doubt. Also, I can't imagine Sal and Eric's response in an instance like this being anything other than trying to get to the bottom of the issue, rather than reacting claws out.
 
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