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by edge-e
Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM REX 45 | Edge Performance
Replies: 193
Views: 87410

Re: CPM REX 45 | Edge Performance

Yes, Spyderco delivered on REX 45. Glad I could share the info. I really like the HSS :)
by edge-e
Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM REX 45 | Edge Performance
Replies: 193
Views: 87410

Re: CPM REX 45 | Edge Performance

Your welcome guys! Meat man, sorry I
Currently don’t have a maxamet blade to test. Hope to get one in the future.
by edge-e
Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM REX 45 | Edge Performance
Replies: 193
Views: 87410

Re: CPM REX 45 | Edge Performance

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I got a repeatable reading of 66 HRC on my CPM Rex 45 Spyderco Military model. Happy with that number.
by edge-e
Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM REX 45 | Edge Performance
Replies: 193
Views: 87410

Re: CPM REX 45 | Edge Performance

I have access to a bench top HRC hardness tester. If I get around to taking my Rex 45 military apart I will share the info here. I’m hoping for 66-67 rc. I just got the knife and the factory edge is the sharpest I’ve ever seen out of any brand or model. I think this steel will take a killer keen edge.
by edge-e
Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade Show teaser: Coolest new Spydie of 2018
Replies: 48
Views: 14066

Re: Blade Show teaser: Coolest new Spydie of 2018

Nice! I like the blade shape.
by edge-e
Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S30v vs s110v
Replies: 38
Views: 78285

Re: S30v vs s110v

I have used S30V for quite some time and have less experience with S110V but some. If both steels have upper range hardness and geometry alike, S110V should have higher strength, wear, edge holding but lower impact toughness then S30V. Edge stability is greater in lower carbide steels as long as the...
by edge-e
Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM-M4 as a blade material : materials science thesis
Replies: 23
Views: 7610

Re: CPM-M4 as a blade material : materials science thesis

Excellent information on CPM M4. The best study I've read! Thanks for posting.
by edge-e
Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade Geometry.
Replies: 34
Views: 6320

Re: Blade Geometry.

Yes, blade geometry is common sense to those that understand the geometry to begin with. If one doesn't know what .010" is over .040" there will be a problem. There is stock thickness, behind the edge measurement as well as blade height to be considered. Two blades, both are .100" thi...
by edge-e
Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Edge retention slicing cardboard (15 dps, x-coarse DMT)
Replies: 61
Views: 14002

Re: Edge retention slicing cardboard (15 dps, x-coarse DMT)

Cliff, I did some cutting tests on cardboard and got micro chips on an edge. The second and third time I tested on cardboard there were no ussues. I believe cardboard can have some hard debree in it. I can see the variances from type to type. Manila and sisal natural ropes can have "dirty"...
by edge-e
Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What makes a knife your "FAVORITE"?
Replies: 59
Views: 13515

Re: What makes a knife your "FAVORITE"?

What makes a knife my "favorite" would be, cutting ability,edge holding and ergonomics.
by edge-e
Fri Dec 26, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Does Spyderco use, or have any plans to use, cpm154?
Replies: 31
Views: 8440

Re: Does Spyderco use, or have any plans to use, cpm154?

CPM 154 is a good steel. I use it in the 61-62 rc range. Well rounded high carbon stainless. Not quite as aggressive cutting nature as high vanadium steels but no slouch overall!
by edge-e
Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If you could only keep three...
Replies: 64
Views: 12932

Re: If you could only keep three...

1 south fork
2 k2 10v
3 slysz
by edge-e
Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Let's talk about the upcoming phil wilson b&t (sprig)
Replies: 82
Views: 29061

Re: Let's talk about the upcoming phil wilson b&t (sprig)

Edge-e, I normally form the first edge with a wet Silicon Carbide belt (320 or 220) on the grinder at very slow speed. Then to the stone to get it cutting clean and even and then dull the edge on the stone. Resharpen on a diamond plate or back to the SC stone. I use Windex on the stone and plate. P...
by edge-e
Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Let's talk about the upcoming phil wilson b&t (sprig)
Replies: 82
Views: 29061

Re: Let's talk about the upcoming phil wilson b&t (sprig)

Back to the question of how Lance is sharpening this knife. He is experimenting with different abrasives and grits and has narrowed down to a range he is looking at. In general on my knives I like an aggressive edge for the range of uses they are intended. A range of 320 or so to 600 grit has worke...
by edge-e
Fri May 10, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Salt and Delica freehand zerogrind
Replies: 30
Views: 4375

Those blades are done really nice but I wouldn't mirror polish any user knife because the scratches will look worse then if you did a 50 grit with nice even grind lines.
by edge-e
Fri May 03, 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Steel?
Replies: 40
Views: 6166

Well, out of the steels listed it would be s90v because of it's wear resistance but it doesn't compare to my overall favourite bohler k294.
by edge-e
Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tuff.
Replies: 8
Views: 2488

Tuff.

I wonder what hrc hardness the cpm 3v on the new tuff folder will be at?
Does anyone have an idea..since it is a folder, and 3v is a tough steel to begin with, it would be nice to see at a high hardness for best edge retention..Maybe in the 65 range..? Just a thought.
by edge-e
Mon May 28, 2012 9:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Opinions of the final look of the TUFF?
Replies: 61
Views: 11583

I have to see how thick the edge will be..I don't need a pocket axe. If it is ground thin enough to use as a
cutting tool, then I would get one. I love Ti frame locks, and I might still consider it anyways.. :cool:
by edge-e
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Southfork ETA
Replies: 58
Views: 11369

A true update from the company would be nice...even a ballpark figure...