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I much prefer a locking mechanism in my folders. It's a safety thing.
So when I saw this .. a double lockback trapper .. I paused for a check of the specs.
Type Folder
Blade Clip - Spey
Blade Length 3-1/8″ - 3-1/8″
Blade Steel 440HC
Rockwell 57-59
Lock Lockback
Bolsters Nickel Silver
Liners Brass
Handle Brown Jigged Bone
Closed Length 4-1/8″
Weight 3.7 oz
Origin China
Not bad .. tempered to a 58 +/1 HRC. A trapper ..&.. both blades lock.
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Then I saw the price .... $15.45
And real jigged bone .. not synthetic.
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I've one coming.
Will review when it arrives.
In Memoriam
D ale
No doubt .. it is. This "440HC" is a marketing term .. not a real steel specification or type !!!
Jan Carter said:
Mar 16, 2016
In Memoriam
D ale
440A ~ 7Cr17MoV
440B ~ 8Cr17
440C ~ 9Cr18Mo*
440HC returns .. no results.
!!! .. I trust this source .. !!!
Mar 16, 2016
Jan Carter
Great source and yes, very well trusted. I will be interested to see how the steel holds up to hard use
Mar 17, 2016