The Deacon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 12, 2019 3:59 pmTitanium is non-magnetic, which can be a plus for Navy divers disarming mines. For everyone else, I'd say it's a much better handle material than blade material.
I agree. Thanx Paul :) :)
The Deacon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 12, 2019 3:59 pmTitanium is non-magnetic, which can be a plus for Navy divers disarming mines. For everyone else, I'd say it's a much better handle material than blade material.
SkullBouncer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:05 pmIndeed.
I learned that in the early 1980s +/- forward, the Soviets made particular Titanium submarine hulls which allowed maximum depth operations in the neighborhood of 3k feet. They were known to be very noisy and inefficient -- no idea what became of this fleet since then (very expensive to manufacture and maintain at battle readiness through the fall of the USSR). FYI the classified maximum operational depth of our fast attack boats is rated at 2k feet. JD, Crux -- correct me if necessary regarding any of these naval feats
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As I've earlier stated here on the forums, my cervical spine is fused with titanium implants and cadaver bones at three levels, as well my right hand has titanium plates and screws on the 4th and 5th metacarpals from a double compound fracture years back. Being these implants are non- ferrous, I'm good with MRIs.
Doing good on balance thus far; glad these surgical practices were available in my times of need.
:spyder: :spyder: Stay Sharp --
-- SB / BRUCE :cool: :cool:
I appreciate your stance and input, as I've been aboard an operational LA Class sub. I've also obtained and retained Level Secret onboard my first ship, but should have provided the inclusion of 'allegedly' ... not that I expect a nasty knock at the door, but point taken / SB / BRUCE :cool: :cool:Crux wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:21 pmSkullBouncer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:05 pmIndeed.
I learned that in the early 1980s +/- forward, the Soviets made particular Titanium submarine hulls which allowed maximum depth operations in the neighborhood of 3k feet. They were known to be very noisy and inefficient -- no idea what became of this fleet since then (very expensive to manufacture and maintain at battle readiness through the fall of the USSR). FYI the classified maximum operational depth of our fast attack boats is rated at 2k feet. JD, Crux -- correct me if necessary regarding any of these naval feats
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As I've earlier stated here on the forums, my cervical spine is fused with titanium implants and cadaver bones at three levels, as well my right hand has titanium plates and screws on the 4th and 5th metacarpals from a double compound fracture years back. Being these implants are non- ferrous, I'm good with MRIs.
Doing good on balance thus far; glad these surgical practices were available in my times of need.
:spyder: :spyder: Stay Sharp --
-- SB / BRUCE :cool: :cool:
The Alfa. I can never confirm or deny any info that isn't already public domain.
Thank you! Those Janes books are very detailed and very well-put together. I found one with pages and pages of data and full-color pictures of personal weapons such as various firearms and also knives and field equipment.Crux wrote: ↑Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:34 pmI don't think I mentioned anything in regard to hull thickness, but I do know that the Soviet Union had by far the largest deposits of titanium in the world and that was an issue that people above my pay grade seemed very concerned about. I was a sonarman which meant knowing everything about Soviet subs and ships was part of the job. If you really want to know the things I can't say then grab a copy of Jane's Fighting Ships. We always had one onboard.