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archangel wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:28 am

From what I have learned from another thread, if I'm not misinterpreting, it's not so much just an alteration of BD1 but rather very different in composition, right?

You might be thinking of BDZ1, which is designed to be more like AEB-L. Still definitely a relative: http://www.zknives.com/knives/steels/st ... hrn=1&gm=0

I've had a Yaxell Dragon Fire 8" gyuto for some time now and I freakin' love it!

I am not a super steel guy. I prefer, I don't know, simpler steels I guess. I like BD1 and VG10. Heck, I don't mind 8Cr if it is done well. I like steels that don't cost me an arm and a leg, perform their assigned tasks well, and are not difficult to sharpen and maintain.

But give me all those things and high hardness? Give me a ticket on the "Yes Train". For folding pocket knife EDC duties? If done properly, I think BD1N will be excellent.

I am very interested in this. I look at it like this: BD1N is the American and Sandvik 14C8N is the Swedish version of the same basic stainless super steel. I want to see Spyderco make knives with both of these.

SpyderEdgeForever wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:25 am

I am very interested in this. I look at it like this: BD1N is the American and Sandvik 14C8N is the Swedish version of the same basic stainless super steel. I want to see Spyderco make knives with both of these.

http://www.zknives.com/knives/steels/st ... hrn=1&gm=0
How about "BD1N takes 14C28N and cranks up the volume"?

JacksonKnives wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:30 am

SpyderEdgeForever wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:25 am

I am very interested in this. I look at it like this: BD1N is the American and Sandvik 14C8N is the Swedish version of the same basic stainless super steel. I want to see Spyderco make knives with both of these.

http://www.zknives.com/knives/steels/st ... hrn=1&gm=0
How about "BD1N takes 14C28N and cranks up the volume"?

I like that idea. I like that alot. Here is my question for you about this: I saw a beautifully-designed everyday carry fixed blade knife with a flat saber ground drop point blade made from the Sandvik steel there. Are you saying it is possible to make a BD1N version that is even perhaps better?

It's nothing like 14c28n guys.

Deadboxhero wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:55 am

It's nothing like 14c28n guys.

I dunno about "nothing like."
Part of the problem with these discussions is that there's no baseline or reference in comparison. (Other than the zknives composition chart, which doesn't tell you much about what a particular knife will be like.)

I like my 14c28n knives for the same reasons I like other knives in fine-grained steel. I can sharpen it to an acute edge and it doesn't crumble or burr badly. I definitely wish my Kershaw knives in this steel were harder, and in theory that's what BD1N is going to be better at.
I have no doubt that a Phil Wilson knife in BD1N is better than the China-made $40 flippers in 14c28N. That's not a fair comparison, though.
We'll see where Spyderco and their manufacturing partners settle for heat treat. I'm hopeful that they max it out, but that might not make sense for some uses. (Cf: ZDP189, S30V)
(Edit:spelling)

Should be a fun steel.

I own knives in S110V, S90V, S30V, etc. but generally do not enjoy them as much as Vg-10 grade steels and others, instead. I tend to like CTS-XHP a lot, VG-10, CPM-154, and BD1. I like their balance of characteristics better. I have high hopes for BD1N and would love to see what it will do in comparison to VG-10 and CPM-154, etc. I am certain it will out perform 14C28N for my uses, but that still remains to be seen.

Doc Dan wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:43 pm

I own knives in S110V, S90V, S30V, etc. but generally do not enjoy them as much as Vg-10 grade steels and others, instead. I tend to like CTS-XHP a lot, VG-10, CPM-154, and BD1. I like their balance of characteristics better. I have high hopes for BD1N and would love to see what it will do in comparison to VG-10 and CPM-154, etc. I am certain it will out perform 14C28N for my uses, but that still remains to be seen.

Similarly here, VG10 and XHP. I may add M4 in my GB.
Curious about BD1N but I have to sell some if I buy new knife. Have too many already :D.

anagarika wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:41 am

Doc Dan wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:43 pm

I own knives in S110V, S90V, S30V, etc. but generally do not enjoy them as much as Vg-10 grade steels and others, instead. I tend to like CTS-XHP a lot, VG-10, CPM-154, and BD1. I like their balance of characteristics better. I have high hopes for BD1N and would love to see what it will do in comparison to VG-10 and CPM-154, etc. I am certain it will out perform 14C28N for my uses, but that still remains to be seen.

Similarly here, VG10 and XHP. I may add M4 in my GB.
Curious about BD1N but I have to sell some if I buy new knife. Have too many already:D.

As time goes on I am finding myself firmly in this way of thought as well.