Will using the new delta3V on k18 make it better

The tweaked variation of Delta 3V that was recently developed is better suited for smaller harder blades. I think I would probably continue to use the standard Delta protocol on choppers and swords.

Although, even the standard Delta 3V is processed a little bit differently for swords. It's the Delta protocol heat treat but the steel is rolled differently than it is for smaller knives.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
There are currently no plans to produce more boot daggers.

The boot dagger was an artifact of K18 production

The K18, in addition to making a lot of my hair fall out, was fantastically wasteful of an expensive material and I was able to fit in a boot dagger that I have always wanted to do into a drop during the production process.

I will never make another K18 for as long as I live. Or I will become completely bald.

The Boot Dagger is retired.
Click to expand...
 
on_the_edge said:
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how many K18s were ultimately made? I'm guessing the answer is written down somewhere, but I am not prepared to search Yoko to find it.
Click to expand...

I found this post from last year:

Nathan the Machinist

Post in thread 'The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread'

神奇女侠 said:
A businessman friend of mine told me that there are 100 k18 swords of cpk, 50 of which are in China, and I have one in my hand
Click to expand...

I don't discuss the specifics of my business on a public forum however I can confirm that the total production of the K18 sword was small and that a Chinese customer ordered a relatively large number of them during the pre-order. With only a few exceptions, the sword was available almost exclusively by pre-order.

For us, the K-18 is a retired pattern. We will not be producing more of them. However, Keffeler may continue to make them, I don't know. It is...
  • Like
 
Mourinho said:
现在的K18已经是最好的了，对吧
Click to expand...
Yes. There is literally nothing like it. It is not hyperbole to say that the K-18 is different than, and would outperform, any sword (modern or historical) for the purpose it was created. It is unequaled.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
Yes. There is literally nothing like it. It is not hyperbole to say that the K-18 is different than, and would outperform, any sword (modern or historical) for the purpose it was created. It is unequaled.
Click to expand...
Mandy-Patinkin-as-Inigo-Montoya-The-Princess-Bride.jpg

"Now, prepare to die!"
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top