100x18M stainless steel, used by Zlatoust knifemakers added. According to some claims it is Latrobe BG-42 equivalent, although the composition is different, no Vanadium, addition of Nickel and Titanium. Not really like BG-42. Like most of the knfie steels quite old, has been around since mid 1960s. Well, see for yourself - BG-42 vs. 100X18M steel composition comparison.
Sunday, February 7, 2010 12:12:28
Since the knife was used when I got it for sharpening and review, obviously it had some damage. Not much by the way, I've seen a lot worse. Still, few interesting photos, ok, micrographs added to the review for the curious minds.
Saturday, February 6, 2010 16:40:37
Thanks to cotdt again, got the update on Niolox. First off, it is not French, but German steel, second now I know the name of the maker :) It is made by Lohmann.
Friday, February 5, 2010 22:06:24
Since Jan 22. Well, that one is taking off :) I really have to figure out how to simplify the knife steel composition chart though.
Friday, February 5, 2010 22:02:25
The famous, or infamous Furi knives... My first review of their Chinese cleaver, which they label as Chopper/Cleaver. I hope some misguided soul will not use it as a meat cleaver. Well, I didn't have to say much of a good things about it, soft steel, not very comfy... I really dislike their misleading marketing too. Details in the review.
Friday, February 5, 2010 21:11:41
Lost S6 is on
Yeah, they did promise to answer all the major questions, but for now there's more questions. Blah... I really wanna know what was about the numbers.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 23:16:43
That folder had three trips to three different makers to beoome what it is now. First rehardening with Phil Wilson, then resurfacing with Richard J. and then regrinding with Tom Krein. It took almost 7 months to get it done. Well, I've learned a lot and other rehardenings and resharpenings went went quicker. However, now it is as close to a perfect cutter as it can be today. Super steel, super hard and with very efficient grind. Read details in the review.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 21:47:05
Fixed notes for the 0170-6C steel, a.k.a. Carbon V. Specifically, old notes stated that the steel was made by Camillus, when in fact it was made for them. Special thanks to BF's knarfeng for finding it.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 12:29:22