for knife steel nerdsI've never heard of it until your thread here. For (myself) an infant of metallurgy, it sounds fascinating.
I'm sure you've probably read this:https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/
And his enthusiasm alone peaked my interest. But my scepticism meter is always running.
Anytime somebody gets restless and wants to make their own contribution to something well established, like this alloy for knives, it can go a couple different ways.
Could be great.
Could be hype.
It has my attention for a little bit, anyway. Something so specialized makes it difficult to grow your own.
I saw those being advertised. Is it just one blade that is MagnaCut? Or multiples?I didn't have any experience with it until I bought a leatherman arc. It's been great so far! Definitely the best knife blade a leatherman has ever contained.
I'm sure you are right, but I've been un-pressed with 8Cr13MoV.for knife steel nerds
Most blade steels are all really good. They all have their own advantages.
Well, some that have less edge retention are really quick and easy to resharpen. So there are advantages just depends on what you’re looking for in the knife.I'm sure you are right, but I've been un-pressed with 8Cr13MoV.
Well, you might think that. Except this one, particular POS doesn't sharpen easily, AND won't hold an edge once it is.**Well, some that have less edge retention are really quick and easy to resharpen. So there are advantages just depends on what you’re looking for in the knife.
Yeah, not all are equal for sure.Well, you might think that. Except this one, particular POS doesn't sharpen easily, AND won't hold an edge once it is.
Manufacturer: You really need to "hit" on at least ONE of those two.
I didn't mean to shat all over this Magnacut thread...Yeah, not all are equal for sure.
May I ask what you have?
Blade Steel threads happen like this all the timeI didn't mean to shat all over this Magnacut thread...
It's a Spyderco of one flavor..can't recall model (don't care). Liner lock, 3.5", black linen.
It's just the one blade. That being said, I'm super impressed with the multi-tool as a whole! Excellent design and finish. Best leatherman I have owned by far. (Should be for the price!)I saw those being advertised. Is it just one blade that is MagnaCut? Or multiples?
LOL Facebook a basin of truth!A lot of friends of mine on Book of Faces are real knifemakers that do it for a living. Not many like Magnacut because of voids, warped bevels, etc. You can read for yourself and make up your own mind. I am like Switzerland on the manner because most everything I make has nonferrous blades, is forged steel or uber high-end ss plus all I make are tactical stabby pokey things.
They are only using it because of demand. It has it's drawbacks as does any steel. My friends are indeed the high end makers you talk about and many are considered either living legends or pioneers in knifemaking.LOL Facebook a basin of truth!
This is the first negative I have seen. My understanding is that it has the toughness of CPM V4 and the stainlessness of CPM 20VC. Since it was developed in 2021 I think it more likely some have not learned the right forging process for this steel as any fault in the steel itself.
Since so many high end knife makers are using this steel I will weigh the evidence accordingly.