Interesting design. Maybe I missed it but what material are the scales?
Definitely some g10 or micarta. Honestly for the money there are going to be folders that are way way more enticing at $400...this is definitely one for fans of yu kurosakiInteresting design. Maybe I missed it but what material are the scales?
Yup, that's high dollar for a pocketknife. About 20% more would get you the Chris Reeve Inkosi in Magnacut, which would be in the running for the perfect pocketknife. $400 would get you wonderful Spydercos with the best exotic steels like Maxamet or (coming soon!) Rex121 or BBB's superb 15V, with change left over.Definitely some g10 or micarta. Honestly for the money there are going to be folders that are way way more enticing at $400...this is definitely one for fans of yu kurosaki
I do think SG2 is quite fine for a pocket knife...but at like 200 bucks or less. And then you will be getting something probably a bit better suited for edc. It's very rare to find makers who can do a good chef knife and foldersYup, that's high dollar for a pocketknife. About 20% more would get you the Chris Reeve Inkosi in Magnacut, which would be in the running for the perfect pocketknife. $400 would get you wonderful Spydercos with the best exotic steels like Maxamet or (coming soon!) Rex121 or BBB's superb 15V, with change left over.
Find me someone who says "you know, SG2 is a really good choice of steel for a pocketknife."
* I gather that BBB did not invent 15V; he just worked out a perfect heat treat for it
Definitely some g10 or micarta. Honestly for the money there are going to be folders that are way way more enticing at $400...this is definitely one for fans of yu kurosaki
The price is a bit of a sticker shock to me. I thought it'd be 200-250 range. At 400 I currently would chase after Winterblade Co Factor but I couldn't even bring myself to spend that much on a folder.I do think SG2 is quite fine for a pocket knife...but at like 200 bucks or less. And then you will be getting something probably a bit better suited for edc. It's very rare to find makers who can do a good chef knife and folders
The price is a bit of a sticker shock to me. I thought it'd be 200-250 range. At 400 I currently would chase after Winterblade Co Factor but I couldn't even bring myself to spend that much on a folder.
Separately for food prep in a pinch I found Spydiechef and Vision R to be quite nice at this job. They have great ergo that doesn't force your knuckle into the board. However both suffer from unnecessary thick blade stock. Wish somebody make a food oriented folder with 0.090" stock and flat grind.
I had a factor. Fun knife but got a little old for me. Those are nice picks. A chapparal could serve you well being super thin, although not really a knife made for food prep.The price is a bit of a sticker shock to me. I thought it'd be 200-250 range. At 400 I currently would chase after Winterblade Co Factor but I couldn't even bring myself to spend that much on a folder.
Separately for food prep in a pinch I found Spydiechef and Vision R to be quite nice at this job. They have great ergo that doesn't force your knuckle into the board. However both suffer from unnecessary thick blade stock. Wish somebody make a food oriented folder with 0.090" stock and flat grind.
Actually have one in sun and moon, great little knife. I think I have outgrown my Spyderco phase though, especially with the Spyderco finger choil. Sharpening choil is much more my thing.I had a factor. Fun knife but got a little old for me. Those are nice picks. A chapparal could serve you well being super thin, although not really a knife made for food prep.
Yeah, they hit /r/knife_swap pretty often. Aside from the fidgetyness, it's a pretty meh knife especially since the cutting ergos are a bit weird + it's just m390.I had a factor. Fun knife but got a little old for me.
Yeah, if it's good enough for the likes of Shirogorov and Bartoz Herman I'm on board. $450 is what I paid for this LNIB 2020 Sting M390 with his special shiny stonewash finish.Just m390 lol.
Just m390 lol. That’s one of my favorites. For those interested in the Kurosaki, I think Carbon Knife Co. had some.
Yeah, if it's good enough for the likes of Shirogorov and Bartoz Herman I'm on board. $450 is what I paid for this LNIB 2021 Sting M390 with his special polished stonewash finish.
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Herman quotes HRC61 for his M390. This is my Sting #100Not all M390 is created equal though. A few years back there was quite an uproar over soft M390 coming out of Italy in some very popular brands. So while "M390" was front and center in all the marketing, the treatment of the steel left a lot to be desired. To my knowledge (and I don't really keep up on that stuff any more) they still run it at or below 60.
Not all M390 is created equal though. A few years back there was quite an uproar over soft M390 coming out of Italy in some very popular brands. So while "M390" was front and center in all the marketing, the treatment of the steel left a lot to be desired. To my knowledge (and I don't really keep up on that stuff any more) they still run it at or below 60.
Mhm most production m390 is pretty mediocre stuff unfortunately. It can definitely be pretty great stuff if done well though.
For me, s90v is a better all around choice, better edge retention and marginally better toughness which is nice. Usually harder to find at the lower end of the price range though
Yes, sure. Really not the point I am trying to make, but I agree with your assessment of Benchmade.benchmade is all going to be bad because they use stack lol
I get your point, just not sure there is a point rehashing an argument. I think we are in agreement that a large portion of a steels performance will come down to the maker and heat treat anyway, and you can make a theoretically decent steel quite mediocre.Yes, sure. Really not the point I am trying to make, but I agree with your assessment of Benchmade.
Darn this is exactly what I am looking for, Batch 2 blue/grey. Nice score
There was only a limited run of 50 magnacuts. Hard to get magnacut in china. I had one of them. Kinda miss it, but not losing sleep over itTheir Winterblade Factor has a Magnacut option.
I gave my spyderco M390 to the Tongan guy who finished my rock wall. He had been using it to cut open bags of cement, sand, & gravel.
I admit didn't have all the diamond stones or experience sharpening supersteels. I could get M390 sharp. It was a chore.
Bought the JKI 6K Diamond stone had the 1K for years.
Was able to get my K390 spyderco sharper than OOTB.
When bought small chef knife with Magnacut got it so sharp went through papertowel clean slice.
Since both of us use the chef knife I've been putting it through things like taking seeds out of avocado. Cutting frozen banana, cantaloupe, strawberries, mango. I wouldn't do that with my thin edge carbons. It still slices tomatoes. Stainless, tuff, superior edge retention. Able to take a shaving sharp edge.
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