ZT 0350 CB not sandwhich?

[Muaddib1116]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the composite blade on my ZT 0350 is not a sandwich of two metals (like my Caly3 CF is), but rather an Elmax edge bonded to the 14C28N blade with maybe copper between?

 

[gundude73]

the top layer of steel is brazened to the edge with copper.

here is a video that explains it.

[youtube]BsoRs5Pm20I[/youtube]

 

[nevermind35]

That would be correct. The two metals are brazed together which they call a composite blade as apposed to the laminated blade on your ZDP Caly 3. If you want to find out more about it search "composite blade" here on Bladeforums. There is a ton of information and pictures demonstrating the advantages and strength (I'm not saying that laminated blades are at all inferior) of the design for those that may be a bit skeptical.

 

[Muaddib1116]

Thanks for the info guys, the video explained a lot. That's a cool approach to the problem of expensive steels. I'm glad the wacky joint pattern is not just aesthetic. For some reason I would have disliked that more.

 

[armysf18]

I love my ZT0350CB. The fact that the cutting edge is ELMAX is simply amazing best steel I have used to date.