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THE ALLROUNDER KNIFE (D2 STEEL & 440C SURGICAL STEEL)
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Exclusive 'Allrounder' Bushcraft type knife in D2 and 440c Surgical Steel
Not being subject to commercial pressures I'm in a happy situation to be able to experiment freely with my knife making activities.
Having made some very good knives to date in RWL-34, 52100 Bearing, Damascus and 01 Tool steels, I've now turned my attention to using D2 and 440c Surgical Stainless steel. Both of these two steels have excellent qualities that make them ideal to build an excellent all round Bushcraft type knife that any savvy Bushcrafter will be happy to own.
The 'ALLROUNDER' in D2 steel.
D-2 is an air-hardened tool steel, which offers good corrosion resistance due to its 12% chrome content. A good choice for hard use applications with excellent wear resistance. Finish has a somewhat satin sheen to it and not quite mirror like. Takes and holds a great edge and very much appreciated by the advanced craftsman and knowledgeable outdoorsman.
The 'ALLROUNDER' in 440C Surgical stainless steel.
440C is an excellent, high-end stainless steel, usually hardened to around 56-58 RC and was the first generally accepted knife makers' stainless and remains quite popular, particularly since the sub-zero process was developed to add toughness. Please note that 440A and 440B are similar alloys, often confused with 440C, but nowhere near as good for knife making use. Some mass producing commercial knife companies often mark blades as 440 when they're one of the less desirable versions, giving the real 440C Surgical Steel grade a bad name. 440C is the benchmark for many quality knives now. Corrosion resistance is excellent due to its high-chromium content, with a terrific balance of good hardness that takes and keeps a keen edge and is fairly easy to re-sharpen.
KNIFE DIMENSIONS:
Overall length: 228mm Cutting edge length: 110mm Handle length: 118mm Blade thickness: 4mm Blade width: 30mm Max blade width (at Ricasso) : 32mm Type of Primary Grind: Full flat sided to Zero degree10mm deep Scandi Pin Holes: 3 Lanyard hole: 1 Finish: D2 - Satin; 440c - Bright.
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ALLROUNDER IN D2 STEEL
Allrounder in D2 steel with Amboyna handle and Mosaic pins for G. Phillips - UK.
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ALLROUNDER IN 440C STEEL
Allrounder in 440C steel with Desert Ironwood handle and Mosaic pins for J. Dosset - USA. |
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ALLROUNDER IN D2 STEEL
Allrounder in D2 steel with Black Buffalo handle and Mosaic pins for G. Catlin - UK
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If you're interested in having one of these blades made up, you can have a standard build one with sheath for as little as £145 plus p&p.
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