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8/16/2011 3:36:57 PM EDT
Is this stuff quality?

What can you tell me about it?
8/16/2011 5:26:23 PM EDT
[#1]
While it has more carbon than your std. 420 (0.45% vs. 0.20%), I would not call it a good knife steel.



It does not hold an edge very well, when compared with a lot of the other stainless steels out there.



It is used by Buck.



Personally, I would buy a Buck with better steel, or look at a different knife.



 
8/16/2011 6:22:21 PM EDT
[#2]
12c27?
8/16/2011 6:46:11 PM EDT
[#3]



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12c27?


When done correctly, it is hard wearing and rust resistant. Better because it has not been resulfurized, but I would not call it premium.



If this is a Buck knife see if they offer it in 154CM or S30V.



S30V is hard, but when sharpened it is just plain scary.



 
8/17/2011 7:48:27 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:

Quoted:
12c27?

When done correctly, it is hard wearing and rust resistant. Better because it has not been resulfurized, but I would not call it premium.

If this is a Buck knife see if they offer it in 154CM or S30V.

S30V is hard, but when sharpened it is just plain scary.
 


Not a Buck, LMF 2.
8/17/2011 11:53:57 AM EDT
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Quoted:



Not a Buck, LMF 2.


Unless you need the non conductive handle, I think the Gerber Prodigy is a better deal.  The Gerber Big Rock is a steal, though not made in the USA.



For the price of the LMF 2, an Ontario RAT-5 is a better knife.



 
8/17/2011 12:41:16 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:

Quoted:

Not a Buck, LMF 2.

Unless you need the non conductive handle, I think the Gerber Prodigy is a better deal.  The Gerber Big Rock is a steal, though not made in the USA.

For the price of the LMF 2, an Ontario RAT-5 is a better knife.
 


I got the full ASEK kit off Amazon for $62.
8/17/2011 7:17:24 PM EDT
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I got the full ASEK kit off Amazon for $62.


Not a bad price for the LMF II.



 
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