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Screenshot_20240412_214153_Gallery.jpg To kick off this thread, I'm going to use 10V from the rivers edge run on the pm2. I tested the more recent Para 3 and it matched the pm2 in terms of wear resistance. The 10V runs have been compared to the bento box k390 runs by many ppl including myself. I do...

From what I've tested from buck, their s30v is a contender. Id have to retest to give specific values tho. I have tested s35vn and s45vn from other brands and spyderco outshines every sample I've tested so far.

I can only speak about my own testing. First thing I do is test the wear resistance under ideal conditions. Production folders need 3 or more fresh edges before that even happens. I like running my edge angles low, so that's what I test with. Low edge angles are necessary for part 2 of testing. The...

I can only speak about my own testing. First thing I do is test the wear resistance under ideal conditions. Production folders need 3 or more fresh edges before that even happens. I like running my edge angles low, so that's what I test with. Low edge angles are necessary for part 2 of testing. The ...

I'm stoked. I know what this steel and heat treat are capable of. I believe Sal is in for a real treat when he puts it thru the paces. Looking forward to more updates as well. Matt, Do you want handles on your Rex 76 mule? That would be awesome thankyou. I'm not picky about the material as long as ...

I'm stoked. I know what this steel and heat treat are capable of. I believe Sal is in for a real treat when he puts it thru the paces. Looking forward to more updates as well.

Screenshot_20240410_181736_Gallery.jpg I mentioned in a different thread about using s60v with triple B heat treat. In that same thread Shawn agreed to send Sal a test sample. I'm assuming the heat treat will be similar if not the same as this piece he graciously gifted to me years ago. Here's a co...

S60v at 65 hrc sharpened up yesterday for cut testing and performance evaluation.

Your welcome Sal. The b70p mule was able to resist impact blows quite well. However it's ability to hold low edge angles was not good. Outside of testing, I could never find an edge finish to match this steel. Atleast nothing to extract my own perception of abstract value. I think spy27 does everyth...

I prefer to run my own tests and make comparisons on what I'm able to achieve with my own edges. I think CATRA testing gets the conversation started when performance is being investigated and discussed. Kudos! Trying to remember what you use as a medium. Are you the fellow who uses blocks of ice? W...

I prefer to run my own tests and make comparisons on what I'm able to achieve with my own edges. I think CATRA testing gets the conversation started when performance is being investigated and discussed.

Very interesting. I've done a lot of rope cutting and have not shared the results. I find too much variability across different spools of rope. I tried several brands. Natural fiber ropes can vary by as much as 50% diameter. If I did enough testing this would all even out in theory, but I can't do ...

We probably should have made multiple threads here. Thread dedicated to the theoretical and physical evaluations of this steel. I don't work for spyderco and I don't tell them what recipe to follow in terms of heat treat. I can provide my own experiences to assist with their overall evaluations on ...

We probably should have made multiple threads here. Thread dedicated to the theoretical and physical evaluations of this steel. I don't work for spyderco and I don't tell them what recipe to follow in terms of heat treat. I can provide my own experiences to assist with their overall evaluations on t...

I have used that knife sporadically throughout the years Sal. I keep a 400 grit edge on it to match the cutting patterns I find myself doing. I believe it has a hardness value of 65 hrc if I remember right. Obviously a sample to test is the best way to evaluate properly. I've had no problems with ap...

I'd like to see s60v get a redemption run. I've only used Shawn's heat treat with s60v so I've been spoiled in that regard. Hey Steeltoes, What knife did you use with Shawn's heat treat of S60V? sal He gifted me a blank of his sport trapper pattern with it Sal. I assumed s60v was no longer in produ...

Screenshot_20240406_074319_Chart Maker Pro.jpg I have a bunch of test results from testing 1k edge finishes. Here's about a 1/3 of them, I tried fitting more on to the chart making app I downloaded but it got a bit cluttered the more values I plugged in. So it makes sense to run the ice block 20% s...

Nothing for right now. I just journaled my testing experiments on IG on a daily basis. I posted some of my results here and there on this forum bcuz I felt my 2 cents added value to the convo.

The next part of testing can be varied depending on what im trying to identify. During my evaluation of H1 steel, i performed my normal affair cut testing and produced a number. And i searched for a cost effective repeatable media source to incorporate more vertical strikes to better balance out the...

I've tested Bd1n on the polestar Gen 2 in terms of its wear resistance/toughness relationship. I have to agree with where Dr Larrin set his toughness value for Bd1n from the testing trialsI have personally done. To me Magnacut has one of the best blend of toughness and wear resistance relationships ...