Sage 5, REX-121 HRC?
What is the hardness, rockwell, HRC for the Sage 5 rex-121? I so wish that they left this detail on websites in general, but this is less and less the case. I know HRC isn't everything, but it also isn't nothing either, and it is a legitimate variable for purchase consideration. When getting high edge retention, super high end knife steels, this is especially important to know. Anyways, can anyone help and provide it's HRC value?
Yeah, I saw the glass video. That was awesome. I still would like to see an official test or specification. Mine just came in the mail. Let me know if you find where they got 72.
Think everyone has those concerns with the steel. Just remember if you do find it chipping too much with your use case you can always put a bigger angle on the edge 20°-25° to increase edge stability and toughness.JBoone wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:19 amon the fence whether to order the lightweight. I don't need another EDC (I am sure most of us don't) and am also concerned with brittleness of the steel being a factor. Funds don't really allow right now either, but I believe the lightweight at least is regular production?
Very interested in the Steel though and would like to see if I can resharpen it with my Wicked Edge.
I wonder if scratching a windshield makes it easier to bust. I can now mark my alcohol bottles to make sure nobody is taking any when I’m not looking
Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, Magna Max, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.Now that makes more sense to me, but I read a few times people were claiming over 70 which seems insane. I’d be curious if this is normal? I’m sure other will do tests as well… only time will tell!
THANK YOU! This is what I wanted to know. :-)
Hi Sal,sal wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 8:50 pmHi LC200N,
That's a legitimate question. It's not a secret. If someone wants to know, they can usually find out here on the forum. Someone will punch it and report, or I will get a reading for you and report. We just don't post it on the specs.
We've been running 67-70, I'm currently getting more pieces tested.
Congrats on getting yours. I'm enjoying mine. I just posted about the steel on the Mule Team sub forum requesting a Mule version.
sal
. What would your advice be Sal with the blade angle for my intended use?
I’ll see how far my mirror edge at 17.5 DPS works first. Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, Magna Max, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.Yes, I figure 17 is the safest, but I'm very tempted to go lower. 14 degrees is the lowest I'm willing to go. Then, with strops, I plan on going down from 1 micron, to .5, .25, .1, and then yes to 0.025 microns. I didn't get this knife for its ultra practicality anyway. I got it because it is ultra cool.
