Military CPM440V changes
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Military CPM440V changes
In a post in the general forum, someone mentioned that the Military models with the fine print correspond to an early version using 440V. They then stated that the Millie was switched to ATS34 for a while before going back to 440V. I replied as follows and this IS a more appropriate place to post my question:
"I have an early Military with CPM440V steel. It's my EDC, at least more so than any other knife. Before the temporary shift to ATS34, then the change back with the relatively low RC numbers for the 440V, (this is the first I have heard of this) were the original 440V blades taken to a harder RC?"
"I have an early Military with CPM440V steel. It's my EDC, at least more so than any other knife. Before the temporary shift to ATS34, then the change back with the relatively low RC numbers for the 440V, (this is the first I have heard of this) were the original 440V blades taken to a harder RC?"
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We have only made minor changes on the serrations over the years. What is the difference to which you are referring?
While in the process of changing over to S30V, we are also making chages to the lock as well. We will continue to refine the model as we learn new and more effective materials and techniques.
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While in the process of changing over to S30V, we are also making chages to the lock as well. We will continue to refine the model as we learn new and more effective materials and techniques.
sal
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Well on my ATS34 version the bevel for the serrations is narrower. And the bevel is not ground as steep as the CPM440V version. So technically the pattern is the same just how it was done was different. In another thread, Carlos said the change was made to prevent chipping with the harder steel.
Thanks,
Troy
Thanks,
Troy
To quote Vince (Spyderco Engineer) directly:
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>To answer your questions the angle was changed on the CPM440V and the serrations are not as pointy as other models because in testing we found them to be stronger than having sharp points. This is due to the makeup of the steel.
Hope this helps.
Vince. <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>To answer your questions the angle was changed on the CPM440V and the serrations are not as pointy as other models because in testing we found them to be stronger than having sharp points. This is due to the makeup of the steel.
Hope this helps.
Vince. <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>
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