I imagine Devin Thomas might be convinced to use MagnaCut... I hear he and Larrin go way backIf you can find a knife in it, Damacore DC18N would probably fit the bill. Core uses a Vanax analog and would be pretty good for wear resistance and excellent for corrosion resistant.
Glenn Goodlett Good call on the Nichols XHP Core.
Gonna have to see if the mad lad will make a CPM-MagnaCut core knife. I'm gonna need that.
Damasteel uses two powder metallurgy steels: RWL34 (similar to CPM154) and PMC27 (essentially a PM 12C27). CPM154 has more than 50% better edge retention than 1095 or 52100.Damascus steel can be very pretty, but I doubt it can equal today's powder steels,or plain old high carbon steel for that matter.
I have the same knife. For $70, it's a relative bargain. The 9Cr18MoV-based damascus is pretty solid for "budget" damascus.I'm a value knife guy, but I just don't see how you can go wrong with the Praxis. Unless you dislike bigger knives.
"Standard" damascus has a combination of steels throughout the entire billet, so even the eventual cutting edge will have portions in each alloy. The "san mai" style (branded as "Damacore" by Damasteel) adds that pattern welded damascus to each side of a core consisting of a chosen steel (generally something that has better performance than the damascus). As long as the core is centered in the billet and the grind is symmetrical, the edge of the knife will be from the core steel. Traditionally, san mai construction was used to allow for a high-hardness cutting edge with a modicum of durability provided by the softer steel used for the outer cladding.madcap_magician Thank you for all the info
OrangebueOrangeBlue MagnaCut sounds interesting hopefully it will be done.
So with san-mai the middle layer is the cutting steel and when the blade is made the middle layer is left a little longer to leave the cutting edge?
The video I saw on the powder shows a peice of bent metal inserted into a block with powder poured in after. I guess they just cut that into blanks and shape them?
If Chad and Damasteel both make san-mai type damascus what does Devin Thomas use?
Thank You
A Swedish carbon steel 19C5VA, or American tool steel O1 are used in combination with nickel for high contrast or 15N20 for double high carbon performance. Swedish stainless steels AEB-L or 19C27 are used with austenitic stainless 302 or 304 for high contrast, or used with ATS-34 for double high carbon stainless. Some special combinations are offered such as D2/154CM or 3V/154CM. For our custom knives we often offer san-mai where there is a solid core steel that does the cutting with a jacket of damascus or other steel.
I imagine Devin Thomas might be convinced to use MagnaCut... I hear he and Larrin go way back
madcap_magician Thank you for all the info
OrangebueOrangeBlue MagnaCut sounds interesting hopefully it will be done.
So with san-mai the middle layer is the cutting steel and when the blade is made the middle layer is left a little longer to leave the cutting edge?
The video I saw on the powder shows a peice of bent metal inserted into a block with powder poured in after. I guess they just cut that into blanks and shape them?
If Chad and Damasteel both make san-mai type damascus what does Devin Thomas use?
Thank You
Now THAT is prettier than a smiling puppy!If you want the COOLEST Damascus, probably the best is "scary Damascus" by Don Hanson III - example below:
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Now THAT is prettier than a smiling puppy!
I almost hate to ask... how much does something like that cost?