Wusthof pocket knife?

[CoffeeCat2112]

So, I saw this and liked the design. I wonder what the steel is?

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/wusthof-ikon-blackwood-folding-gentlemans-knife/

ETA: Found it: stainless X50CrMoV15. Wonder what that's like?

 

[knarfeng]

So, I saw this and liked the design. I wonder what the steel is?

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/wusthof-ikon-blackwood-folding-gentlemans-knife/


ETA: Found it: stainless X50CrMoV15. Wonder what that's like?

You can find the composition on Gator97's steel composition chart.
http://www.zknives.com/knives/steels/steelchart.php

Z sure did a comprehensive job with that tool.

As to what it's like, I'd expect the performance to be similar to that of 420HC. The composition is in that ballpark.

You're right. It's a pretty thing, for sure.

 

[CoffeeCat2112]

I found that site late last night, actually - lots of info.

If it's like 420HC, that isn't bad - I believe the small Buck 5-series knives are made with that, like the Knight and Squire, and those are nice blades.

 

[EricV]

I really like the looks, but how the heck can a folder have "Full Tang construction" ?!

"The blade is forged from stain-resistant high-carbon steel and features full-tang construction and triple riveting."

Do they just mean full steel liners?

 

[CoffeeCat2112]

That, and I think they just copied text from their other kitchen knives.

 

[cutter17]

I like the looks also. I think they got the specs off a little though;

5" blade
4" handle
2.8 ounces

 

[knarfeng]

I like the looks also. I think they got the specs off a little though;

5" blade
4" handle
2.8 ounces

HA! Good Catch!

I likewise think they took some of the wording from the description of a Chef's knife. A description writer is normally hired for his writing abilities, not his knowledge of the item being described.

 

[CoffeeCat2112]

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