M7. New LionSteel fixed blade

molletta said:
I am the designer of two knives. I also developed the heat treatment for both.
The hardness is the same. It's little more than 60. Changes the way to publish data between companies.
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Ah, thanks for the answer. I believed you were the man behind the steel for both blades and was puzzled why there would be a difference. My HEST in Sleipner is hard, but still sharpens easily enough. I like it a lot. Seems to be really tough stuff:thumbup: Thanks again.
 
The LionSteel website has the M7 Sleipner at 60-61 HRC. The Knife Research website has the Legion Sleipner at 60 HRC.

I had gotten a number 56-60 HRC for the KR Legion from BladeHQ.
 
Sounds like the definitive answer to me. :)


molletta said:
I am the designer of two knives. I also developed the heat treatment for both.
The hardness is the same. It's little more than 60. Changes the way to publish data between companies.
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I just re-read this thread and thought "I REALLY like this knife!"

It sure is nice to know I have one in another room already :)

I second what I said in my post. VERY nice knife, both in design and in execution as well.
 
euroross said:
Are the M7 and the Legion the same knife???
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Similar but not the same.

Both were designed by Michele Pensato AKA Molletta, manufactured by LionSteel, full-tang Sleipner (60 HRC) blade steel (0.22" thick) and weigh about 14.5 ounces (without sheath).

M7 has a 7.1" blade whereas the Legion is 6.7" although Legion has slightly more cutting edge due to the large finger choil on the M7. M7 comes with a solid one-piece Micarta handle and a choice of satin or black blade. Legion comes only with a satin blade and the two-piece G-10 handle can be had in orange, black or brown. Legion comes with a nicer kit and sheath.
 




Purely personal but the M7 is my first choice ...... by a whisker.

Legion on Left. M7 on right.

Cheers from Africa

Aubrey
 
Images with a ruler ..... 25.5mm = 2.54cm =1 inch



M7 is on left (44mm = 1 3/4 inch), Legion is on right (40mm = 1 9/16 inch)

Cheers from Africa

Aubrey
 
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