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Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:15 am
by C_Claycomb
From
http://ajh-knives.com/metals.html#metal3
AISI O-1, O2
O-1 and O-2 are the most widely used general purpose oil hardening tool and die steels. They are used where it is desirable to maintain minimum distortion and dimensional change, and at the same time have a good combination of hardness and toughness. Machining characteristics of these grades are very good.
O-1 steel very popular with forgers as is easy to work with, and relatively cheap to buy. It takes and holds an edge superbly, and is very tough, but rusts easily.
Used by Randall Knives.
Typical Analysis
Carbon Manganese Chromium Tungsten Vanadium
O-1 0.90 1.20 0.50 0.50 0.20
O-2 0.90 1.60 0 0 0
Applications
Broaches, drill bushings, hobs, knurling tools, reamers, taps, cold forming and bending dies, master tools, forming rolls, master dies and gauges, drawing dies, punches, trimming dies, coining dies, plastic molds, rubber molds etc.
O-1 is used on everything from tiny whittling knives to cutting competition blades. It can take a fine edge, holds it well and has pretty good stability to resist rolling and chipping.
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:14 pm
by araneae
Thanks for the info.
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:26 pm
by tea
That is a really fine looking knife. It has been added to the 'list.' :D
But why not H1?
After all from what I understand it acts like VG10 (which is great) and doesn't rust- unlike the mentioned O1, which as previously posted: rusts easily.
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:56 am
by antoine
"rusts easily" ! Not really ! use the knife, wash and dry the knife like all other knives... and there is no problem with rust... What else :D
Antoine
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:33 am
by MCM
Is this still the plan? Found in an 06/07 post.
Thanks
"There will be two knives produced: "
1. a traditional bushcraft knife in 52100 steel and with a wooden handle,
2. a "NASA" version with S90V steel and Carbon Fiber handle.
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:37 pm
by tea
Good to hear your positive experience Antoine. I was surprised to read the 'easily' part in Claycomb's post.
Afterall, I'm sure Spyderco would never choose an inferior steel.
NASA version would be cool too.
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:58 pm
by ragingwolf66
I am in for a Spyderco Bushcraft knife here in the wilds of Montana when they become available!!!
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:41 pm
by philthygeezer
I think a handle material and tang that can take a bit of pounding is important in a bush knife as well. One might pound on the butt of the handle to create notches in wood, or even cut down small trees and saplings.
Once these are in production, I will definitely own at least one, maybe a few. I've never been more excited about a knife design than this one.
Must Have!
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:26 am
by UK KEN
I don't buy too many knives these days but this one is a must have! :D
I am looking forward to getting out and seeing what the knife is capable of in the field. It has taken some time since my original post for the bushcraft knife to be considered but I'm sure that the wait will have been well worth while. :D
Regards, Ken
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:47 am
by FRIZ
MCM wrote:Is this still the plan? Found in an 06/07 post.
Thanks
"There will be two knives produced: "
1. a traditional bushcraft knife in 52100 steel and with a wooden handle,
2. a "NASA" version with S90V steel and Carbon Fiber handle.
:confused: :confused: :confused:
Thank you,
Regards,
FRIZ
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:20 am
by mrappraisit
Anybody have specs for this knife? I looked at many of the Spyderco Bushcraft threads and didn't see specs anywhere. If they are still top secret thats cool too.
Also, any idea about expected release date, even though I know it would come with many caveats.
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:04 pm
by Simple Man
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:01 pm
by mrappraisit
Thanks Simple Man. I guess it's a good thing I already started saving $$$ for it. :D
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:22 am
by Simple Man
Yeah, I had anticipated it being somewhere between $80-$120 street price.
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:35 am
by GMArthur
Just a tiny bump :)
I'm in need of a new outdoor fixed blade this year and just wondering what the status is on the Spyderco Bushcraft Knife. I was pleasantly surprised to see it in my new catalog and now I'm pretty excited. Any new word on this? I know the spyder folks don't like to give solid dates per say, but any chance of this one being out before Ohio thaws out and I can resume my outdoor treks?
I'm going to hit up ragweeds next week for a new 711 but I'm really looking forward to trying out spyderco's 0-1 scandi. All of my Spydercos came with a great edge, I can't wait to see what they do with a scandi grind.
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:30 am
by TazKristi
GMArthur,
I'm sorry, at this point, I don't have an ETA on it at all. I wish I could give you an idea, but I can't.
Kristi
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:24 pm
by GMArthur
TazKristi wrote:GMArthur,
I'm sorry, at this point, I don't have an ETA on it at all. I wish I could give you an idea, but I can't.
Kristi
No problem Kristi. Thanks. I'll just be sitting at home waiting impatiently :D
Thanks Kristi
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:49 am
by Manix Guy 2
Waiting for this knfe is torture . MG2
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:53 pm
by GMArthur
Found these pictures. Knives are looking good so far. Now we just need some sheath shots. :)
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:46 pm
by Spyderwings
That's some beautiful wood on those handles! The knife looks great as a whole.