TomAiello wrote: ↑Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:42 pmIs there any metallurgical difference at all?
My experience has been that my 204p seems to hold it's edge longer then my m390, but they are totally different platforms so I wonder if I'm just fooling myself because of the differences between the different blade geometries.
Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
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Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
There are too many variables to distinguish real world differences in practical use.
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Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
The alloy composition doesn't tell the whole story. Yes indeed CTS-204p has the same proportions of metals as M390. But do Carpenter and Bohler both do things the same way? Heck if I know. Does it make a difference if they don't? Beats me. But all kinds of things are possible. And then there is the heat treat -- no telling if Spyderco treats the steels differently.
A reasonable person does expect them to be the same. I pick 20cv or 204p just because they are less widely known. Sort of like cheering for the underdog or something. I would really like to hear more about differences (real or imagined) between the performance of these three steels.
All told though, I am happy with my 204p military.
A reasonable person does expect them to be the same. I pick 20cv or 204p just because they are less widely known. Sort of like cheering for the underdog or something. I would really like to hear more about differences (real or imagined) between the performance of these three steels.
All told though, I am happy with my 204p military.
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Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
One just showed up on the bay for $375.00 in case you hit your head or are in need of medical attention. :D
Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
Can you find it and can it cut? :eek:
Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
I'm confused. That's for the Rex45 Para 3 sprint, right? Not the 204P exclusive?Crux wrote: ↑Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:48 pmHere's the message.
https://riversedgecutlery.com/products/ ... sprint-run
I think this is the announcement page for the exclusive:
https://riversedgecutlery.com/rec-exclusive-para-3
Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
You're right, I'm the one confused.TomAiello wrote: ↑Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:06 pmI'm confused. That's for the Rex45 Para 3 sprint, right? Not the 204P exclusive?Crux wrote: ↑Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:48 pmHere's the message.
https://riversedgecutlery.com/products/ ... sprint-run
I think this is the announcement page for the exclusive:
https://riversedgecutlery.com/rec-exclusive-para-3
Can you find it and can it cut? :eek:
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Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
TomAiello wrote: ↑Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:13 pmI actually decided I had to have one because it was ugly. I wanted to EDC a para 3 and beat it up, and I figured I'd have no qualms abusing this one because I didn't like the look.Extra330SC wrote: ↑Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:15 amWhat's funny to me (being new to this forum ) is when I started reading the REC Para 3 thread MOST were not liking the look of the knife and I saw a lot of ugly /pass replies! I was able to get one if the first batch with no trouble.and now it's a must have....weird!
It's been great, and I've been beating it up, so double win. :)
Do you still have this knife? Interested to see photos of how the PVD coating has held vs the usual DLC.
Anyone want else with battle worn REC Para 3s please post up some photos!
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