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The poll is definitely hardened.

I don't have the specifics, but I'd go out on a limb and assume that the HRC values of the Velvicut line are a good ballpark number.


Ookami

As I've been involved in this project, I want to touch upon some of the concerns that were raised. The objective was a relatively lightweight tomahawk/hatchet hybrid that will fit a daypack and is capable of doing camp tasks and bushcrafting. - The grind on HatchetHawk prototype from the Amsterdam M...

Just a little teaser of the production prototype in action...




Ookami

The performance of 4116 (or more precisely 1.4116) depends on good heat treatment, much like any other steel. With optimum heat treat it is easy to sharpen to a very keen edge and its edge retention is appropriate. From my experiences with some German kitchen knives as well as a Cold Steel Kudu, I w...

There are Japanese knife stores, online as well as brick and mortar. You'll have no problem buying knives in Japan. Finding specific Spydercos is a bit trickier, but not impossible. The prices for Japanese produced Spydercos are often quite good. Carrying knives in Japan is another matter, entirely,...

The Polynesians would be amazed as they didn't have steel or much in the way of mechanics. As for the others... Medieval Europe and ancient China were already pretty good at steel and knife production. Europeans and Chinese might have valued the stainless properties, and maybe the folding mechanism....

I resubmit my design from page 1 :D http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=61881#p970183 I think a light knife in the 3.5" range with a nice sheath that can be used for belt (vertical or horizontal), neck or boot carry would be a winner. IMO, there aren't many high quality low...

Oh, the other one is by Laci Szabo? This is gonna be good... I can't wait to see his take on a tactical 'hawk or is it similar to the one above?

Ookami

Does it have a lock? Well, it is a slipjoint mechanism, but the spring is extremely strong. It does stay open adamantly; the GF is not even able to open it. The blade moves quite smoothly once you overcome the initial tension of the spring and audibly snaps into position. You have to be very carefu...

Behold my newest suggestion for a Byrd fixed blade: the Featherweight!
(click to enlarge) Byrd hole in the FFG blade, stylized flight feather as the handle design. Either hidden or full tang.


Ookami

We already had a discussion on a possible byrd fixed blade some years ago. http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39321" target="_blank I'd still like to see one, although now I'd go with a middle size between the Enuff and Temperance series. Blade length about 8cm with a ...

I got one, too. It's great!

Not a Spyderco, though.


Ookami

As a public service (click): Weisgerber, Bernie ; Vachowski, Brian . 1999. An Ax to Grind: A Practical Ax Manual. 9923 2823P. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center. There is also footage to complement the read: [video=youtube;Xz3rs-e...

To revive a great thread, here is a shipbuilder's axe I made (except for the head obviously). http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/m21peace/ax1_zps0953132b.jpg This project was inspired by me having a Bundeswehr claw hatchet [e.g.] laying around which I found too heavy and cumbersome for a hatch...

I think with Victorinox it is mostly due to price considerations. Most non-knife people aren't even aware of the supersteels, they just want the functionality of a Swiss pocket knife. If Victorinox offered super steels the price would go up. As it is now, one can buy a two or three layer Victorinox ...

Re: Robustness With robust I meant that Aus-8 is a bit tougher - less brittle and more resistant to breaking if you will. While VG-10 is just fine for most folders and short fixed blade knives, Aus-8 is better for larger outdoor knives - that's basically what the heat treatment specialist from Seki...

No Sir!!! VG-10 is much, much better blade steel than AUS-8 IMO!!! It really depends on what you look for in a steel. Aus-8 easily takes a very fine, thin edge that is pretty robust. If you care more for edge-retention over sharpenability and robustness, VG-10 is for you. I remember a conversation ...

A full flat-ground G-10 Police in plain edge.

Ookami

I have. It was during customs control (since the borders to our neighbors are open, customs officers sometimes check cars at truckstops near the border) when they were searching my car for contraband that wasn't there, one of the officers noticed the standard pocket clip of my Spyderco Military mode...

I handled one at the IWA 2014 and I like it. I was concerned about the "lockup" when I saw Wouter's pics, but the detent ball is doing a very good job.

Ookami