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DesmodusV

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Does anyone know if gough ever puts convex grinds on any of his knives? And what is his typical grind?
 
DesmodusV said:
Does anyone know if gough ever puts convex grinds on any of his knives? And what is his typical grind?
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Aaron uses V ground edges put on using guided systems. So any Wicked edge, edge pro, lansky or similar should match his grinds.
 
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I think he makes great stuff but I would prefer a knife that was impervious at this level of craft and did not rely on DLC. LC200N would be a great option with its toughness , ease of edge maintenance and stain free qualities. That or Magna Cut.
 
Great person and knives. I remember him starting out years ago doing primary grinds on a guided system. Love to see how far he has come and his process of making these from a machining perspective is mind blowing for me.

As for the steel. Nothing wrong with A2 in my opinion.

He tested a bunch of steels years ago and he explains why he decided to go with A2. You can find the video and ask him directly about it.
 
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Yeah I’ve seen all his you tube videos bu
Londinium Armoury said:
Aaron uses V ground edges put on using guided systems. So any Wicked edge, edge pro, lansky or similar should match his grinds.
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t was shocked to see some different knives that have popped up besides the resolute series and one looked like it had a different grind? Do you know if he will take a custom order for a convex?
 
marthinus said:
Great person and knives. I remember him starting out years ago doing primary grinds on a guided system. Love to see how far he has come and his process of making these from a machining perspective is mind blowing for me.

As for the steel. Nothing wrong with A2 in my opinion.

He tested a bunch of steels years ago and he explains why he decided to go with A2. You can find the video and ask him directly about it.
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Wow thanks great info thanks!
 
DesmodusV said:
Yeah I’ve seen all his you tube videos bu

t was shocked to see some different knives that have popped up besides the resolute series and one looked like it had a different grind? Do you know if he will take a custom order for a convex?
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As far as I know he does take custom orders and customize knives for specific customers, so there's a good chance he will if you send him a message or contact him.
If not though and he is back logged, you could always buy the knife you like from him, and then pay another custom modder to convex the grind for you, there's guys around who do that kind of stuff for a small charge.
 
Nothing wrong with A2. Phill Hartsfield used it; I had a Bark River Woodland Professional series in A2 -- my BIL now has it. Here are a few comments about A2 which I posted a long while back when I reviewed the Woodland: A-2 includes carbon (1%), chromium (5%), silicon (.4%), manganese (.6%), molybdenum (1%) and vanadium (.25%). The legendary Bob Egnath called A-2 “…an exceptional steel, with fine wear-resisting qualities plus excellent resistance to annealing and warping. Grinding is noticeably harder than 0-1 but not extremely difficult. Sawing is tougher and relates to the five percent of chrome in this steel’s chemical makeup. Really nice to finish with the grinder and very little grain appearing in the buffing. Excellent flexibility. Phil Hartsfield gets incredible cutting ability out of this steel.”
 
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I wish he used other steels than just A2
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I have a Gough Resolute mkIII in A2. Very good knife with excellent fit and finish.
But, like you, I would prefer another steel. It's not the fact that A2 is bad (it's not) but, for a non industrial knife build by a reputable maker, I expect an excellent steel. Something like 3V or CruWear for non stainless or Magnacut for stainless.
If you look at Larrin tests, A2 is just an average steel so why select it when you can opt for something better in every category!
 
If he made a 3V knife and LC200N knife, I think he would satisfy a lot of people but he probably does not need to change up what he is doing if he is so busy. I would probably buy two knives if he used those steels.
 
Gough is a nice guy
I have from a high authority that we may see a stainless version


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I must be one of the few that really don't care for 3V. Yes it has it place but I like having a blade that you can re-provision the edge fast. For a Simple Steel I love AEB-L and the fact it has characteristic of a high carbon blade and stainless properties. I agree that LC200N is a good steel too. Some makers get good at a certain steel like A2 or O1. I have a few O1 but other than sharpening easy I don't like it because if you look at it wrong it stains it. I like A2 on my LT wright knives so I understand why Gough uses it. I don't have one of his blades so I can't compare it. I can say I like A2 more than 3V because I don't need that level of toughness that interferes with daily maintenance. I have a Magnacut Genesis from LT on it's way. I hear that it is better than the other CPM steels. CPM 154 , AEB-L , and Magnacut would be the 3 steels I would use. For a tool steel/ carbon steel I would use A2, 8160, and 3V "so many want it".
 
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