Knives!

[Honkey tonk]

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[fhm555]

So, I guess I should not say anything about riggers axes or carpenters hatchets. Like the Plumb and True Temper Dynamic below.


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I recently found this cleaning out an old shed. I was told it is a roofers hammer.

 

[Smith357]

I recently found this cleaning out an old shed. I was told it is a roofers hammer.

Looks like a nice old Carpenters hatchet, it could use a a little TLC but looks to have plenty of potential. A roofer's hammer often has a narrower blade similar to a lathing hatchet but with a row of holes near the top of the blade to insert a pin to keep all the shingles at the right amount of overhang.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Two good videos on differences of knife steel. I have number of knives made of expensive powder steel, but I may just stick 14C28N, 154CM, or Nitro V, in the future because they are much cheaper and will hold up just fine considering the amount I would use them.

 

[walking Bass]

I have three Bob Kramer (Henckles-made) carbon steel knives that both take and hold a phenomenal edge. Bob taught a knife sharpening class at a local Sur la Table that was both informative and provided a big savings on his knives. I regularly use his parry, utility and 9 inch chefs.

On the other hand a Benchmade Osborne EDC with S30V has proven amazing in sharpness and durability.

 

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I have quite a collection of Cold Steel knives, and I don't know much of anything about the steel used, but they've stayed scary sharp as long as I've had them. Haven't had to use them much, but I grabbed one of the Moro Barongs when I couldn't find my yard clearing machete, and it did a great job, short work of even 1" - 2" thick live branches, and stayed perfectly sharp after.

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l'll just say this - hella choppers - you chop something with a Cold Steel Moro Barong, it stays CHOPPED! Whether it be a tree or an intruder's forearm... it's coming OFF! hehe

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I have quite a collection of Cold Steel knives, and I don't know much of anything about the steel used, but they've stayed scary sharp as long as I've had them. Haven't had to use them much, but I grabbed one of the Moro Barongs when I couldn't find my yard clearing machete, and it did a great job, short work of even 1" - 2" thick live branches, and stayed perfectly sharp after.

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That is probably some sort of carbon tool steel like O2 or 1054.

I have three Bob Kramer (Henckles-made) carbon steel knives that both take and hold a phenomenal edge. Bob taught a knife sharpening class at a local Sur la Table that was both informative and provided a big savings on his knives. I regularly use his parry, utility and 9 inch chefs.

On the other hand a Benchmade Osborne EDC with S30V has proven amazing in sharpness and durability.

S30V is one of the few common steels specifically designed for knives.

 

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That is probably some sort of carbon tool steel like O2 or 1054.

S30V is one of the few common steels specifically designed for knives.

Good call - Google sayeth "The Cold Steel Barong machete is made of 1055 carbon steel with a black baked-on anti-rust matte finish. This steel is a shallow hardening steel that's known for its toughness and impact resistance."

 

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My other favorite is this scary little dude - looks like something Doc Holliday might've worn in his boot - The Desperado:

420 steel.

I also have basically their complete "Zombie Apocalypse Defense" toys.

 

[WRM]

The one that gets the most use for my farm chores/carry is my Chris Reeves Shadow 4. The pancake holster keeps it nice & close, no snags, but after 25(?) years, it's showing its' age?



Yes, Doc, that's also a 3.5" Hoffner folder in my pocket.

I took many properties/metallurgical courses in school, but back in 1985, Powder Metallurgy was in it's infancy. Didn't know so many of them are PM.

Cheers,

 

[WRM]

P.S. One of my favorite Helicopter Control part alloys was 440C - easy to get it to 240k PSI tensile....

 

[Dr. Cheese]

The one that gets the most use for my farm chores/carry is my Chris Reeves Shadow 4. The pancake holster keeps it nice & close, no snags, but after 25(?) years, it's showing its' age?

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Yes, Doc, that's also a 3.5" Hoffner folder in my pocket.

I took many properties/metallurgical courses in school, but back in 1985, Powder Metallurgy was in it's infancy. Didn't know so many of them are PM.

Cheers,

PM steel is popular, but pretty expensive.

 

[shadowtippy]

I got this a couple of days ago. It is a collector piece rather than a user but it would work well for its intended use. It is a pre, or very early, WWII vintage SS dagger, model M-33. The condition is pretty good for almost 90 years old. Sorry the pics aren't better. Also, I am not supporting any political beliefs or ideals associated with this piece.

 

[TOOL460002]

I replaced everything except for steak knives. Being a Benchmade fan boy I was entertaining paying 250+ for carbon fiber. This is the current vibe, so CF would work:

Anyone know a maybe cheaper steak knife that works wirh dark kinda CF vibe? If I need a dozen 250/per gets kinda crazy.

Thanks!

 

[WRM]

I replaced everything except for steak knives. Being a Benchmade fan boy I was entertaining paying 250+ for carbon fiber. This is the current vibe, so CF would work:

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Anyone know a maybe cheaper steak knife that works wirh dark kinda CF vibe? If I need a dozen 250/per gets kinda crazy.

Thanks!

Brian Hoffner started producing carving and steak knives last year. I wish I needed some steak knives to have an excuse to try a set, but my simple Victornox set gets the job done. He does a BOGO sale a couple times a year if you can wait. Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but here's the link:

https://hoffners.com/product/steakmaster-steak-knife-set/

 

[TOOL460002]

Brian Hoffner started producing carving and steak knives last year. I wish I needed some steak knives to have an excuse to try a set, but my simple Victornox set gets the job done. He does a BOGO sale a couple times a year if you can wait. Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but here's the link:

https://hoffners.com/product/steakmaster-steak-knife-set/

Those aren't CF but also a set of 4 costs just a bit more than a single BM steak knife. I love that form factor. Thank you. I may end up going that route. I need to make sure there isn't a good CF handle option. I can wait. Not in a rush.

 

[MJ5150]

Brian Hoffner started producing carving and steak knives last year. I wish I needed some steak knives to have an excuse to try a set, but my simple Victornox set gets the job done. He does a BOGO sale a couple times a year if you can wait. Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but here's the link:

https://hoffners.com/product/steakmaster-steak-knife-set/

We're shopping around for a new set of steak knives.
Those are interesting, but to me they don't look anything like a knife I'd set on the kitchen table. My pocket, sure.
Tell you what though, they are sweet.
In the end I'm sure we'll end up with a set of Henckels although we've recently been tempted by some of the Japanese sets we've seen. I think our days of spending $500 or more on a set of steak knives are over, but we'll want above average quality. The craziest thing about this is we don't even eat steak. I don't even know why we need them.
We do have a nice set of Kramer chef knives, but those better last until we die, haha.

-Mike

 

[seanm]

We're shopping around for a new set of steak knives.
Those are interesting, but to me they don't look anything like a knife I'd set on the kitchen table. My pocket, sure.
Tell you what though, they are sweet.
In the end I'm sure we'll end up with a set of Henckels although we've recently been tempted by some of the Japanese sets we've seen. I think our days of spending $500 or more on a set of steak knives are over, but we'll want about average quality. The craziest thing about this is we don't even eat steak. I don't even know why we need them.
We do have a nice set of Kramer chef knives, but those better last until we die, haha.

-Mike

TIL MJ5150 is not humen. Nobody doesn't eat steak.

 

[WRM]

We're shopping around for a new set of steak knives.
Those are interesting, but to me they don't look anything like a knife I'd set on the kitchen table. My pocket, sure.
Tell you what though, they are sweet.
In the end I'm sure we'll end up with a set of Henckels although we've recently been tempted by some of the Japanese sets we've seen. I think our days of spending $500 or more on a set of steak knives are over, but we'll want about average quality. The craziest thing about this is we don't even eat steak. I don't even know why we need them.
We do have a nice set of Kramer chef knives, but those better last until we die, haha.

-Mike

No doubt they have the Hoffner "flavor", which isn't for everybody, and I feel the same way you do about my Victorinox Kitchen knives - I fully expect them to last the rest of my days, and then some?

I must also agree with @seanm - are you feeling OK?