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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:00 pm
by Bodieism
The Mastiff wrote:There isn't any "adamantium" except in the "X-men" world. According to Wikepedia
I'm sure he knew that otherwise he would have posted a thread asking why it wasn't used on Spyderco knives lol. I know if I thought adamantium was real I would have already done so myself. I'm surprised you thought that he was being serious.
The Mastiff wrote:and know what having the carbon level up to 3% can do for a steel
"Can" being the keyword there. Judging a steel based on its carbon content alone is not an acurate way to gauge its performance.
The Mastiff wrote:what are you doing here?
Probably trying to learn something and voice his opinions like most of the people who register on this forum.
Axlis wrote:I would like to see the Golden Spydies continue using up to date American steel, but ZDP on the Seki models would be darn spiffy!
I agree. I just wish the production capacity of the Golden plant was increased so we could see more models produced there.
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:44 pm
by peacefuljeffrey
Bodieism wrote:I'm sure he knew that [adamantium was fictitious] otherwise he would have posted a thread asking why it wasn't used on Spyderco knives lol. I know if I thought adamantium was real I would have already done so myself. I'm surprised you thought that he was being serious.
Thank you for speaking up for me; indeed, I already knew that "adamantium" was fictitious. I collected Wolverine and X-Men comic books all through the late '80s and early '90s... :p
-Jeffrey
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:55 am
by moonlight
Michael Cook wrote: :spyder: Zdp-189's a slicing steel, not a chopping steel. :spyder:
It depends...
Rocktead Knives are in Zdp189 steel too. You can see a guy chopping bambous then slicing sheets of paper without problem in their website.
http://www.rockstead.jp/rockstead/performance.wmv
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:34 am
by TheKnifeCollector
No, I would NOT liike all Spyderco knives to be ZDP, as I like a variety of blade materials!! I love S30V & VG10.... I do enjoy the Sprint Runs, as it is fun to get one of those.
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:54 am
by Dannyvi
WOW!! Guess that answers chopping problems!!
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:01 am
by moonlight
Dannyvi wrote:WOW!! Guess that answers chopping problems!!
danny, you asked me their website in a email. You can easily find them with google
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:32 am
by Dannyvi
[quote="moonlight"]danny, you asked me their website in a email. You can easily find them with google ]
Thanks ! I hoped they were local in the USA.
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:52 am
by 999
Different steels will have different pros and cons. One steel doesn't fit all applications so no, I don't think they should all be ZDP-189. It worked excellently in the Calypso Jr. IMHO.
I just received my ZDP Delica today in the post-TWO WORKING DAYS after I ordered it from the US. I live in the UK-gotta love NGKs service :P
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:05 pm
by catamount
Actually the knife chopping the bamboo uses a steel called YXR7. They do offer a knife that uses ZDP-189 laminated with ATS34. This is what they say about that one:
"Our three-layer knife is not as strong as our YXR7 type knife, but its sharpness is unsurpassed. This type of knife has two unique characteristics ? the Kitano Edge and mirror surface. However, we do not recommend it for usage as rough as the YXR7 can handle. In any case, it will seldom nick."
http://rockstead.jp/en/rockstead.html
The "Kitano Edge" is interesting. Here are some other Japanese FBs and folders that also have ZDP-189/ATS34 blades, and, apparently, the Kitano Edge.
http://www.gsakai.co.jp/jp/english/shop ... saka8.html
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:41 pm
by Michael Cook
:spyder: It can't be doubted those are some beautiful knives. :spyder:
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:06 pm
by Civilian
Definatly not all spyderco models. Heck half the reason I buy Spydies is the INSANE anounts of variaty they offer.