AFI Performance Flash Batch

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AFI Performance Flash Batch Yes or No?

Yes
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No
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Hi Steelcity,

I think I would prefer to avoid any coatings. They add variables.

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sal wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:40 pm
Hi Steelcity,

I think I would prefer to avoid any coatings. They add variables.

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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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sal wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:40 pm
Hi Steelcity,

I think I would prefer to avoid any coatings. They add variables.

sal

No worries Sal! While I am a blade coating junky, it certainly isn't a deal breaker! :)
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Oh man this thread is getting good!!!

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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Sal, you're amazing. I'll get a high hollow k390 delica for sure. :D
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Very exciting!
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Just a random thought. I am all in for a supersteel. However, it’s the geometry I am solely after. So wouldn’t keeping the steel vg10 put this afi model in more afi hands who are seeking a performance boost from blade geometry, rather than users just looking for that supersteel fix? I understand that k390 or similar would add stability to a thin edge. Or would keeping vg10 also raise the risk of it not selling well? I don’t know. Like I said, just a random thought.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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VG-10? No thanks. I think we need higher hardness and greater edge stability.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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This is sounding great!
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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DirtMcGirt wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:07 am
Just a random thought. I am all in for a supersteel. However, it’s the geometry I am solely after. So wouldn’t keeping the steel vg10 put this afi model in more afi hands who are seeking a performance boost from blade geometry, rather than users just looking for that supersteel fix? I understand that k390 or similar would add stability to a thin edge. Or would keeping vg10 also raise the risk of it not selling well? I don’t know. Like I said, just a random thought.
I don't think VG10 would work as well with such a thin hollow grind. Some of the tool steels will provide more edge stability and overall strength.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Albatross wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:56 am
DirtMcGirt wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:07 am
Just a random thought...
I don't think VG10 would work as well with such a thin hollow grind. Some of the tool steels will provide more edge stability and overall strength.
I understand. And like I said, I am all for a supersteel. I just know there’s going to be buyers of a “k390 Delica” without thought to the thin hollow grind, and its limitations. Then be upset when it fails at tasks a regular delica could handle. Not really sure what that could be though.
But now that I think about it more, that situation is more likely to happen with vg-10. :o
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Why would VG-10 not work?
VG-10 is used in kitchen knives quite often and it could go to like 60-61 HRC. And, basically, what we want from this AFI knife is a kitchen knife like geometry.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Pancake wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:57 pm
Why would VG-10 not work?
VG-10 is used in kitchen knives quite often and it could go to like 60-61 HRC. And, basically, what we want from this AFI knife is a kitchen knife like geometry.
Nobody said it wouldn't.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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ABX2011 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:03 am
VG-10? No thanks. I think we need higher hardness and greater edge stability.
Centofante 3 is fairly close to what you guys are asking for here, stock. I used a krein reground Centofante as an EDC for a summer with no issues.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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When it will be Delica, can it be a wharncliffe, please???? It's supposed to be an "high end cuting machine" and wharnie is ultimate work knife already. With higher end steel, very thin edge and overall geometry it will be even better.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Interesting idea. I think Michael Christy said something like this in his latest video (some gold class or special edition for the performance nuts). I voted yes.

Steel choice and potentially tweaking HT protocol would arguably be more necessary. You'd want something that is easy to HT for strength/stability on a production level. Spyderco's 4v comes to mind, which I've seen tested at 65HRC. The way they did k390 in the police (also 65 HRC) is a good candidate as well. Spyderco really seemed to knock those out of the park. They should be able to handle extremely thin geometry.

I don't think sales would be an issue.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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K390 gets my vote! VG10 wouldn't get me excited at all.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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Vivi wrote:
Centofante 3 is fairly close to what you guys are asking for here, stock. I used a krein reground Centofante as an EDC for a summer with no issues.
I’ve looked at those. I just wish the grind was higher.

Edit:How much does a regrind typically cost for a knife like this?
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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It really needs to be more than what the Centofante is. While maybe a better slicer than a Native 5, it isn't anywhere near what a regrind can get me.
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Re: AFI Performance Flash Batch

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DirtMcGirt wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 6:26 am
Vivi wrote:
Centofante 3 is fairly close to what you guys are asking for here, stock. I used a krein reground Centofante as an EDC for a summer with no issues.
I’ve looked at those. I just wish the grind was higher.

Edit:How much does a regrind typically cost for a knife like this?
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