MT15P – Mule Team Fixed Blade featuring CTS B75P

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That's why we go through all this "fuss & bother". ;)

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Do we know the target hardness or have any test results?
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Fancier wrote:Do we know the target hardness or have any test results?
I too would very interested in the target Rockwell hardness.
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Target was 62/63. Mine Rc'd at 62.5.

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sal wrote:Target was 62/63. Mine Rc'd at 62.5.

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Hi Sal,

It should do very well in that range. :)

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You've just made it that much sweeter. Thanks!
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Yes, that should be a real performer at that hardness. I expect a great deal from this steel. I definitely would like to see it in a folder when Spyderco gets some production time available. First choice is P2, but I'll take any that come out.

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I would also like to see a folder with this steel.There are some noise in past for a Manix 2 sprint before they change to CTS-BD30P.
I like my BG Military a lot,would also like a Para :-)
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Yeow, great stuff! :spyder: Thanks as always!
sal wrote:Target was 62/63. Mine Rc'd at 62.5.

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sal wrote:Target was 62/63. Mine Rc'd at 62.5.

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Sounds fantastic. Thank you for putting the extra time into this project to really showcase each steel. Never had any BG-42, but with a powdered version of it featuring your heat treat, I think I should be just fine.
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JLS wrote:Sounds fantastic. Thank you for putting the extra time into this project to really showcase each steel. Never had any BG-42, but with a powdered version of it featuring your heat treat, I think I should be just fine.
I have a mid-90s Regular Sebenza that is supposed to be in that range. I know I have "better" blades, but it's hard to notice in real life. This one should be a treat.
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I've never used BG-42 before so this will be fun to try out.

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sal wrote:That's why we go through all this "fuss & bother". ;)

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sal, you must watch alot of Thomas the Tank Engine! (my kids love him)

hopefully ill get one at the SFO this or next weekend.
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JNewell wrote:I have a mid-90s Regular Sebenza that is supposed to be in that range. I know I have "better" blades, but it's hard to notice in real life. This one should be a treat.
Sebenza's were the first knives that I saw offered in BG-42. I'm quite sure it was available before then, but that's when I took notice. I seem to remember some people questioning the move from BG-42 to S30V and then S35VN.

CTS B75P doesn't look like a monster steel with regard to alloy content, but at the expected hardness, it should still be impressive. It's a relatively simple steel with a decent amount of Molybdenum and a little Vanadium. I would imagine due to the chemistry and the powder metallurgy process that it should be relatively fine grained as well. Corrosion resistance should be good and I expect it to be relatively easy to sharpen.

I keep coming back to some of the Mules as favorites and they're not always the "best" steels with regard to edge holding. My 52100 is one of my favorites, largely because it takes a very nice edge with little effort. I have very high hopes that this will be another favorite. Hmmm...now, what do I want for scales?
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I am in for 2 :-)
Nice to see how it works with that range of ~62,5 Rc
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I'm in for one and some replacement pocket clips from the SFO. Thanks for all the friendly customer service.
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They're going quick this morning. 221 left when I just ordered.

The only other Mule available right now is the Cruwear and they're only 26 of them.
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Well, I tried to hold off on buying one for as long as I could. Meaning I woke up around 9:30 and had the order completed by 10:30. I apparently have the will-power of a kid in a candy shop. Oh well, no regrets!
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BG-42, like 52100 is a ball bearing steel. The VIM VAR process really helped the BG performance, beyond its numbers.

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sal wrote:BG-42, like 52100 is a ball bearing steel. The VIM VAR process really helped the BG performance, beyond its numbers.

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Kinda like some of the other Carpenter steels..... With CTS-XHP on my mind. :D
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