11 in 3v and what size would the blade be? large enough to baton wrist sized things atleast? and would it stand up to it?
Give it a handle that works well in all grips and a sheath that rides low and retains well and you will have a winner.
Yeah, that too!
Also I forgot to say I think O1 would be a good steel choice.
Tom Krein and I had a discussion about this today....here's what we came up with:
From hardest to sharpen (top) to easiest (bottom)
S30V
D2
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3V
A2
1095
O1
5160
This is not a scientific analysis...it's just based on our experience...and limited to just a handful of steels we are familiar with.
I left a gap between S30V/D2 and the rest...because there really is quite a gap.
3V is going to be just a little more difficult to sharpen than A2 - which is not really difficult to sharpen.
With any CPM steel....diamond hones are best...but 3V will also respond to standard arkansas hones.
Would be interested to hear from some of you that are using 3V already. :thumbup:
who else would like to see removable handles?
Another thing to consider (trying to think of everything....)
It would save time/money if I limited the options available - then I could always have the parts "on hand" rather than waiting to order a different steel or handle material. Make sense?
Let's say I limit the steel options to 3V and 1095, and the handle material to green micarta & black G10. Then I can buy those materials specifically for this knife in bulk...
Then, those that want special materials can still get them - added wait/cost - and I can keep costs down for the regular versions.
Seems micarta was the overwhelming majority. Maybe two different types? (green canvas, red linen)
What say ye?
Here ya go...#11