Optimal hardness for 52100

[sbaker345]

I'll take number 6 Sal :D

[jabba359]

What was the mule run at? I have the 52100 mule and am happy with it's performance.

62.

[Mic1]

I'm in for 1.

[Bodog]

A 52100 millie would be pretty cool. Anodized titanium would be nice looking with the patina that'll probably be on the blade. And another vote for a target of 62-63 RC.

This would be a great test knife to try some kind of different heat treatment process. It'd be a cool story to go with a cool knife. Most companies don't do anything to explain what they do to harden a blade, I think it'd make a very marketable knife if it had an edge-u-cation pamphlet explaining what was done differently.

[Liquid Cobra]

Sal, is the 52100 UKPK idea still on the table?

[WireEdge Roger]

As a Military model collector, I'm definitely interested in this Sprint!

Thanks, Sal!

[Joris Mo]

I'm in!! :D :D :D

[Wanimator]

62-63 sounds good, hard but not ultra hard. Too bad the Military is a righty knife otherwise... I'd have one...

[sbaker345]

A 52100 millie would be pretty cool. Anodized titanium would be nice looking with the patina that'll probably be on the blade. And another vote for a target of 62-63 RC.

This would be a great test knife to try some kind of different heat treatment process. It'd be a cool story to go with a cool knife. Most companies don't do anything to explain what they do to harden a blade, I think it'd make a very marketable knife if it had an edge-u-cation pamphlet explaining what was done differently.

I doubt it'll be TI, but I hope it is, would be easier to maintain.

[sal]

Sal, is the 52100 UKPK idea still on the table?

Now that we have a source for sheet, it becomes more of a possibility.

sal

[ohcyclist]

Count me in as well. That makes commitments at 7 or 8 so far.

[VashHash]

I'll take #11 never tried this steel so it would be interesting to see what it does.

[WorkingEdge]

How does 52100 compare to something like Cruwear?
Regardless, I'd like one as well.

[aesmith]

Sal, is the 52100 UKPK idea still on the table?

Here's hoping ..

[dogrunner]

Mili in 52100 - Yes!
Great steel for a hard working knife. The 52100 blades I have, including the Mule, are all fixed blades.
Would prefer G10 by far! Ti is more expensive and heavier. Spyderco G10 is a very durable, grippy handle that is very useable in cold temps where Ti or any metal handle sucks the heat out of my hand even through mittens. Plus, one of the great features of the Mili is the amount of cutting edge you get at a light and easy carry weight. I have no problem with heavier folders (Tuff is one of my favorites), but this is the Mili!
Color - don't care at all. Prefer something different than other milis.

Great news! So, when is this going to happen :)

[Ankerson]

How does 52100 compare to something like Cruwear?
Regardless, I'd like one as well.

Under normal use it should do well at the target hardness range of 62-63.

Shouldn't roll much and will be easy to sharpen.

[sbaker345]

Mili in 52100 - Yes!
Great steel for a hard working knife. The 52100 blades I have, including the Mule, are all fixed blades.
Would prefer G10 by far! Ti is more expensive and heavier. Spyderco G10 is a very durable, grippy handle that is very useable in cold temps where Ti or any metal handle sucks the heat out of my hand even through mittens. Plus, one of the great features of the Mili is the amount of cutting edge you get at a light and easy carry weight. I have no problem with heavier folders (Tuff is one of my favorites), but this is the Mili!
Color - don't care at all. Prefer something different than other milis.

Great news! So, when is this going to happen :)

I find TI to not be especially thermal conductive. I've had even g10 burn my hand before but TI hasn't so far.

[JNewell]

Sal, as a reference, do you have records on what the HRC range for the MT01 was?

[senorsquare]

...Mostly because I wanted one in 52100 as a work knife on the mountain. I figured you and Joe would probably want one as well. So we have 3. We'll make 1000...

sal

Another reason I love this brand.

Count me in for one. I was planning to track down a Cruwear model, but I reckon I'll wait for a 52100 instead.

[Cujobob]

I don't think 52100 and cruwear are anything alike. Or am I wrong?