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In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on October 24, 2011 at 17:47

Question of the month..What was Stainless steel invented for?

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on October 19, 2011 at 19:16

Matt, you're right, I think a person thats gonna let his knife rust is gonna let his gun rust. There may be no hope for this type of green horn. An outdoorsman that lets either rust is gonna have other troubles with his gear, not just his gun and knife.

Comment by Jan Carter on October 14, 2011 at 18:51

I've never had an interest in a powder coat.  For just that reason, with use it will not last.  Had not thought about the fact that it would require reheating an already treated knife, that does not do anything for me either.  I do love to see more knives coming out in 1095 though.. it my favorite steel 

Comment by Matthew Lesniewski on October 14, 2011 at 16:18

Bob..I hear ya.  real simple rules apply to gun's and carbon steel.  A little oil now and then and you are good to go.  A no nonsence steel such as 1095.   If more of those that have been using stainless knives for a good stretch now re-discover a good high carbon steel blade and its edge holding ability may fall in love with it.  Especially when it comes to re-sharpening the blade when needed.  Rust is only a factor in my opinion if a blade is neglected or not cared for. 

Matt

ML Knives

http://www.mlknives.com

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on October 13, 2011 at 10:27

I see alot of the manufacturers are using 1095 in their survival, military and tactical knives. They have put a powder coat on them and people are rediscovering carbon steel knives. They are so afraid of rust. Wonder would they let their gun rust?

Comment by Rob Gregg on September 16, 2011 at 16:52

I'd always heard that too Robert. Although i've always thought of W1 as being an American steel, so i'm not sure about their use in Japanese knives.  

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on September 16, 2011 at 14:51

I read that old files are made of W1 and W2 steel. Thats the steel that alot of Japanesse forged knives are made of, I think. Any of you guys know more about it?

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on August 30, 2011 at 19:04

That's OK, LG&M, I would still like to try make one.

Comment by lg&m on August 30, 2011 at 16:56

I did not mean to deceive anyone. I did not make the knife. http://www.anzaknives.com/

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on August 30, 2011 at 12:34

Good job LG&M, I may try my luck at making one out of an old file one day.

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