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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:00:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: New scales? No. Dept_13 makes some dope ones for it though. I have been tempted. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:10:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evo7011: Why does Emerson use 154 steel on all FIFY Why not? Seriously though, I love all the steel options out there, I'm a big fan of the super steels, but on a knife intended as a tool, 154 is a great baseline stainless steel. Lot of custom makers still use it. BRK was using it as one of their main stainless steels on their big fixed blades (but I wouldn't be surprised if they switch over to S45VN entirely now that that is available). From the makers side it is easy to work with, grinds easy and takes a nice shine. Performance wise it has good durability, takes a nice edge, decent retention, it is easy to sharpen. It is American made (Emerson is big on that). Emerson is all about making his stuff as easy as possible for people to work with. If you are in the middle of nowhere, you will still probably be able to find a Phillips head or slotted screwdriver to work on your knife if needed. Dull? Sharpen it on the top edge of your car window or the bones of your enemies. No diamonds necessary (but they do make it easier). He has used S35VN on limited runs and dealer exclusives and I think on the XHDs, which is still in line with the brand image, otherwise they used ATS-34 up until ~2000ish and then went to 154. It fits with their whole brand persona. Pretty sure he uses 154 on his customs too. Would I like to see them switch over to S45VN? Yeah. Will 154 stop me from getting them? Nope. I like 154. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:13:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Not too worried about that this time. I decided I miss having a Sebenza, and this was one of two that I wanted most anyway, so when the opportunity came I took it. I intend to keep it more or less permanently. I wondered who would be the first to notice/ask. It's cool. You can hardly even tell it was busted up, now. https://i.imgur.com/sifEvVU.jpg Oops, missed a spot on the blue one. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: He's right. If you want to resell, the CRK crowd is looking for that kind of stuff and it will knock the price down. Not too worried about that this time. I decided I miss having a Sebenza, and this was one of two that I wanted most anyway, so when the opportunity came I took it. I intend to keep it more or less permanently. Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: No knife I wondered who would be the first to notice/ask. Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: The replacement box is the most basic cardboard box with a CRK sticker on top. The "docs" they will send is just a CRK COA that names the model and says "replacement" on it, not all the docs. It's cool. You can hardly even tell it was busted up, now. https://i.imgur.com/sifEvVU.jpg Oops, missed a spot on the blue one. I'll give you $25 for it right now! All your worries will be taken care of  .
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:15:27 PM EDT
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Isn't MGK the best?
What a team player. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:20:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Ah, good ol' USPS. https://i.imgur.com/QPwA0qkh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/02mqYYVh.jpg Uh oh. That looks like someone went for it |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:21:26 PM EDT
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If I were to spend that kind of money money it wouldn't be on that
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:21:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I don't get it. I thought it was overpriced when it was 20CV (and that 20CV was inappropriate for a knife that size). So the S35VN is an "improvement" and they can charge more? Or will retail price be laughably lower? When is Lynn coming back? The rest of the pricing on their site seems in line with normal retail. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:21:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Yes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/436951/20210121_180222_01-1790254.jpg That's a neat pic too |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:27:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: The rest of the pricing on their site seems in line with normal retail. Really? This must be sarcasm. I thought it was still high. I noticed the SR1 was something like $280 and the Ultimate hunter was listed as $180. They were selling Ultimate hunters as low as $80 last year. SR1 I don't know, but it doesn't strike me as a $280 knife. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:31:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tanbark1: This whole nested liners thing is intriguing, I never really thought about it previously,I may need to incorporate that in some design Check out the TRM Atom if you have not before. It's a slick set up. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:31:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mygreenkaw: I'll give you $25 for it right now! All your worries will be taken care of .Sure, you can have the box. PM me your address. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:36:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Really? This must be sarcasm. I thought it was still high. I noticed the SR1 was something like $280 and the Ultimate hunter was listed as $180. They were selling Ultimate hunters as low as $80 last year. SR1 I don't know, but it doesn't strike me as a $280 knife. Cold Steel usually sells under retail price. I don't think they push MAP pricing. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:38:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: HAHAHAHA. At first I was like: "Welp there goes JABA, at least he's in the Discord." Ha. If I ever flame out it will way more epic than that. It will be documented in ARFCOM 101.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:41:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Symmetry. Grace. Power. Tradition and elegance. It really sucks they went full retard SJW though. I guess it is a CA thing. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:45:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tanbark1: This whole nested liners thing is intriguing, I never really thought about it previously,I may need to incorporate that in some design It's nice on some designs. If they can do full liners without making it too thick or making it heavy it shouldn't be terrible |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:48:40 PM EDT
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Still not giving up Emerson.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:50:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 762AR25: It really sucks they went full retard SJW though. I guess it is a CA thing. They did not. Did you even look at what was posted or are just doing the GD jump on the bandwagon thing? How can you argue with what he said? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:53:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Good call. I think this is everything that should be there, right? https://i.imgur.com/8EpqBjDh.jpg Knife? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:54:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: They did not. Did you even look at what was posted or are just doing the GD jump on the bandwagon thing? How can you argue with what he said? In the pic posted here I swear I read support of BLM. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:56:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Not too worried about that this time. I decided I miss having a Sebenza, and this was one of two that I wanted most anyway, so when the opportunity came I took it. I intend to keep it more or less permanently. I wondered who would be the first to notice/ask. It's cool. You can hardly even tell it was busted up, now. https://i.imgur.com/sifEvVU.jpg Oops, missed a spot on the blue one. One of two? Pictures! |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:57:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
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We discussed this in this thread. Did you not follow along after the pic was posted? It is a social media pic taken out of context. Go to Instagram, read what he said. Unlike other retailers he didn’t put something up he wouldn’t stand behind and then take it down. It is still there.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:01:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:08:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:09:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: We discussed this in this thread. Did you not follow along after the pic was posted? It is a social media pic taken out of context. Go to Instagram, read what he said. Unlike other retailers he didn’t put something up he wouldn’t stand behind and then take it down. It is still there. I guess not, maybe it moved too fast. I've never had social media so don't have any accounts and won't make one. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:15:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: One of two? Pictures! Not one of two ever made, just one of the two alternatives I was watching for. I doubt very much that I even know all of the different patterns they've done. Heck I don't even know all the inlays, sometimes I see one and hadn't even realized they ever did it. 
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:33:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Justabulletaway]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 762AR25: I guess not, maybe it moved too fast. I've never had social media so don't have any accounts and won't make one. This is the comment he made under the black image.  |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:38:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: No. Dept_13 makes some dope ones for it though. I have been tempted. Dept 13 makes some cool stuff. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:42:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GnarlyDood: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/486084/IMG_0778_JPG-1790441.JPG Seems like everyone has one of those knives but me, Where did you get those Brat's?? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:46:50 PM EDT
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subtle Aldi plug...
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:48:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Check out the TRM Atom if you have not before. It's a slick set up. It is really well done. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:48:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Not one of two ever made, just one of the two alternatives I was watching for. I doubt very much that I even know all of the different patterns they've done. Heck I don't even know all the inlays, sometimes I see one and hadn't even realized they ever did it. https://i.imgur.com/RIK9UXzh.jpg fucking tease doppler? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:49:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Ha. If I ever flame out it will way more epic than that. It will be documented in ARFCOM 101. Haha. OK the bar is set pretty high then |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:51:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: This is the comment he made under the black image. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/436951/Screenshot_20210121-203408_Instagram-1790504.jpg Was there an earlier post? That doesn't look nearly as bad as I remember, I thought it said something about supporting that retarded "blackout" day. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:53:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: subtle Aldi plug... Looks like something you would find at Aldi, but have not seen them at the one I go to. Maybe they will have some soon, |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:55:33 PM EDT
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we get them pretty regularly. yours probably has them, they just sell out fast?
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:56:44 PM EDT
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Anyone have or knows who may have an Emerson Kwaiken they wish to part with?
I think I found the Hinderer I want and I just want to round out the Emerson section of my knife case. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:58:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: This is the comment he made under the black image. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/436951/Screenshot_20210121-203408_Instagram-1790504.jpg I can't tell, is he pro-violence, or pro-BLM? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:58:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 762AR25: Was there an earlier post? That doesn't look nearly as bad as I remember, I thought it said something about supporting that retarded "blackout" day. All that was posted was the black image and the comment underneath. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:59:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3xpert: Looks like something you would find at Aldi, but have not seen them at the one I go to. Maybe they will have some soon, Aldi for the win! They hide them in the fancy cheese cooler at mine. Tasty indeed. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:03:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: FIFY Why not? Seriously though, I love all the steel options out there, I'm a big fan of the super steels, but on a knife intended as a tool, 154 is a great baseline stainless steel. Lot of custom makers still use it. BRK was using it as one of their main stainless steels on their big fixed blades (but I wouldn't be surprised if they switch over to S45VN entirely now that that is available). From the makers side it is easy to work with, grinds easy and takes a nice shine. Performance wise it has good durability, takes a nice edge, decent retention, it is easy to sharpen. It is American made (Emerson is big on that). Emerson is all about making his stuff as easy as possible for people to work with. If you are in the middle of nowhere, you will still probably be able to find a Phillips head or slotted screwdriver to work on your knife if needed. Dull? Sharpen it on the top edge of your car window or the bones of your enemies. No diamonds necessary (but they do make it easier). He has used S35VN on limited runs and dealer exclusives and I think on the XHDs, which is still in line with the brand image, otherwise they used ATS-34 up until ~2000ish and then went to 154. It fits with their whole brand persona. Pretty sure he uses 154 on his customs too. Would I like to see them switch over to S45VN? Yeah. Will 154 stop me from getting them? Nope. I like 154. Protech still uses it too. It takes a fine edge. Trying to get a pic of the sick edge I put on this Protech. It came with a very blunt edge. It didn't slice well at all. I widened the heck out of the bevel.  CPM 154 does ok too. 
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:06:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3xpert: Seems like everyone has one of those knives but me, Where did you get those Brat's?? I thought everyone did have one of these so I figured only the cool kids would have two!  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:08:07 PM EDT
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another fucking show off...
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:08:28 PM EDT
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Once again the A-100 was up to the arduous task I had set before it: baked pork loin.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:10:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Protech still uses it too. It takes a fine edge. Trying to get a pic of the sick edge I put on this Protech. It came with a very blunt edge. It didn't slice well at all. I widened the heck out of the bevel. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/436951/20210121_205311_01-1790567.jpg CPM 154 does ok too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/436951/20210121_205533_01-1790568.jpg That's something I do not understand, why wouldn't companies switch to CPM154 at least? Cost? It really is a great baseline steel. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:12:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:13:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Once again the A-100 was up to the arduous task I had set before it: baked pork loin. https://i.imgur.com/j8DMQun.jpg You shouldn't be using that knife for that. No butter groove. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:17:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: No issues with the RGT (from WIC). It centered up nicely, action is great, and they are nested nicely. If I pinch it hard in the middle there is a little flex but nothing off-putting or that you would notice in use. It is progressive - it will give a little but firms up quickly and you can't squeeze it past that.  I like this last picture! |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:18:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Thank goodness. They might be worse than Misery. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Originally Posted By Tanbark1: Not in a looong time Thank goodness. They might be worse than Misery. But not as bad as Wisconsin. So they got that going for them. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:20:12 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mygreenkaw:  Oh, Thumbhole day. Damn-it next time I should align the Sypdie hole and Bang "b"  Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: thintastic thursday  Cool perspectives on these photo's. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:20:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: That's something I do not understand, why wouldn't companies switch to CPM154 at least? Cost? It really is a great baseline steel. The CPM 154 feels harder when sharpening. It also was like AUS8 and 8Cr13MoV in that it seemed harder to raise a burr. 154CM and VG-10 seem very similar to me. Easy to sharpen and takes a fine edge. I would guess the CPM version costs more and isn't really worth the increased cost. |
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