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Yep, although I may switch back to fully appreciate the ivory g10.

I gave mine a lil polish this afternoon.

bbturbodad wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:23 pm

I gave mine a lil polish this afternoon.

Looking sharp!

bbturbodad wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:23 pm

I gave mine a lil polish this afternoon.

Impressive! How'd you do it? What did you use?

Thanks! Dremel with a stiff felt cylinder and a little Flitz. I probably could have gotten more of a mirror if I sanded it down first but I didn't have the balls to take sandpaper to a $280 Urban. lol

bbturbodad wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:23 am

Thanks! Dremel with a stiff felt cylinder and a little Flitz. I probably could have gotten more of a mirror if I sanded it down first but I didn't have the balls to take sandpaper to a $280 Urban. lol

Nice work, looks awesome!
I was curious if polishing would mute the pattern contrast. Does it still look as good in person?

Buddafucco wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:31 am

bbturbodad wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:23 am

Thanks! Dremel with a stiff felt cylinder and a little Flitz. I probably could have gotten more of a mirror if I sanded it down first but I didn't have the balls to take sandpaper to a $280 Urban. lol

Nice work, looks awesome!
I was curious if polishing would mute the pattern contrast. Does it still look as good in person?

The contrast is muted but still very visible. In some lighting it's sort of reversed when it's reflecting something dark almost has a holographic look to it. I can try and get some better pics later but it's tough to photograph the way it looks in person.

Is the etch of the blade 'deep'? I mean - can it be felt when one runs fingernail across the pattern?

Matus wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 24, 2022 10:06 am

Is the etch of the blade 'deep'? I mean - can it be felt when one runs fingernail across the pattern?

I don't have much to compare it to regarding depth but yes even after I polished mine I can feel the pattern with my fingernail.

Thank you

It is layers of steel throughout the blade, so it’s as deep as it can be. The “etch” people refer to is mostly the patina on the non-stainless steel layers.
This is all, of course, coming from a fan who hasn’t done much looking into the science.

Damasteel doesn't have a non-stainless layer. The two steels used are RWL34 (similar to CPM 154) and PMC27 (similar to 12c27). Both are stainless. The use of multiple stainless alloys is one of the things that makes Damasteel 'special' compared to most Damascus type blades.

Joey wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:27 am

It is layers of steel throughout the blade, so it’s as deep as it can be. The “etch” people refer to is mostly the patina on the non-stainless steel layers.
This is all, of course, coming from a fan who hasn’t done much looking into the science.

Damasteel etching produces a visible difference of surface color as one of the alloys in the pattern weld reacts differently to the etchant than the other.

However, this differential reaction can lead to tactile differences as well, as the reacting alloy is actually 'eaten away' from the ground/polished surface of the blade. Left in the etchant for extended periods, the blade will take on a 'cheese grater' feeling as the non-reacting alloy is left much higher than the reacting alloy.

Finally, I got mine. First impressions - it looks amazing. Both of them are perfectly aligned and centered. Can't really ask for more. As per usual, razor sharp out of the box. Obviously, I'll throw one of them on the stones as soon as i have time. Most likely the weekend. I still didn't use them for anything other than cutting arm hair. On a serious note - I can only say I'm impressed. For real. Thank you Sal and team Spyderco.

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Are these Urbans similar to the HH Urbans that came out with the stubbier blade or the other versions?? These are looking rather "Squeakish" with the blade.

TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:08 am

Are these Urbans similar to the HH Urbans that came out with the stubbier blade or the other versions?? These are looking rather "Squeakish" with the blade.

Yes. The blade length on these is 2.44" just like the HH exclusives.
The rest (excluding the wharncliffe) are 2.61"

Probably a good thing for some in places with 2.5 inch blade restrictions.

I prefer the Urban to be under 2.5" myself.

I hope the success of this run leads to a (3") UKPK in the same (or similar) pattern.

I’m glad they seem to be selling!

I'm not a huge fan of that particular pattern but it is pretty sweet!
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