CPM Prototype Steel

[Deadboxhero]

There is a new unnamed CPM Prototype Steel being sent out for knife testing.

No details are available yet, it is labeled "CPM Proto" but that is just a place holder and not the actual name.




Time to make a blade, profile cut from bar stock


Cryogenics


Hardness Testing


Wet grinding


No loss in hardness during grinding



Tapered tang, hand sanded blade finish, logo added.



Ready for epoxy and Corby bolts.



Knife complete, ready for field testing.



Elk processing for field testing.







Still very, very sharp.


Looks very promising.

[benben]

Very cool post, can't wait to hear some specs / details.

[Giygas]

MagnaWear?

[Coastal]

I love posts like this! New logo is awesome.

[gooeytek]

I'm liking it!

[p_atrick]

Was this steel designed specifically for cutlery?

[Deadboxhero]

Was this steel designed specifically for cutlery?

I'm sure Dr Larrin will talk more about his steel when the time comes.

[Deadboxhero]

Very cool post, can't wait to hear some specs / details.

Can't wait to share more, it's quite exciting.

[sal]

Hi Shawn,

Thanx much.

sal

[Deadboxhero]

Hi Shawn,

Thanx much.

sal

Np, looking forward to seeing some Spyderco knives in this steel for everyone to enjoy.

[Wandering_About]

Quite the tease, Shawn! Looking forward to more details about this one!

[sal]

Hi Shawn,

I guess we'll see if Crucible will sell us enough for a Mule Team run?

sal

[wrdwrght]

Following, natch.

[Deadboxhero]

Hi Shawn,

I guess we'll see if Crucible will sell us enough for a Mule Team run?

sal

That would be cool. I think though with the name "prototype" involved there may not be much of it until it is no longer a prototype.

However, I guess we never know until we ask?

[Evil D]

Is this the stuff Big Chris is playing with right now?

[bearfacedkiller]

I’m guessing it is a more wear resistant version of magnacut? Sounds interesting.

[Manixguy@1994]

Very interesting read and must say the knife design hits a lot of spots for my taste . Looks very comfortable in hand for extended use and beautiful . MG2

[vivi]

really cool post. love seeing the transition into a finished knife, and I always appreciate seeing them put to use!

[Deadboxhero]

Very interesting read and must say the knife design hits a lot of spots for my taste . Looks very comfortable in hand for extended use and beautiful . MG2

Thank you.

Everyone at hunting camp was a big fan of the design.

They liked how comfortable and secure it was in any hand grip.

Especially the reverse grip.

[Deadboxhero]

really cool post. love seeing the transition into a finished knife, and I always appreciate seeing them put to use!

Thanks Vivi