Steel here is listed as AUS4, but CRKT website lists 8Cr15MoV. Any clarification?
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According to CRKT, 8Cr15MoV is "AUS 4 high-carbon stainless steel." It's their "brand" I suppose. The knife won't come incredibly sharp but it's quick to get it to your liking and holds an edge moderately well. The M16-10's are SMALL. If you have big hands or plan on using it often I suggest something in the M##-14 range. I've owned many variations of these, and given many as gifts. A good balance of value and quality. I can't justify spending top dollar for a knife which is, in my opinion, a tool that in its nature wears out and needs to be replaced.
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AUS4 has a compisition of:C - 0.4 to .45 %Mn - 1 %Cr - 13 to 14 %Ni - .49 %V - .10 to .26 %Mo - .10 to .30 %Bottom line is it's a decent, non-high carbon steel. It's marginally better than 440C, which is what most knives in this class are made of. I've been using this knife for a while now, and it's kept a very nice edge. Not perfect, but nice.
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AUS4 has a compisition of: C - 0.4 to .45 % Mn - 1 % Cr - 13 to 14 % Ni - .49 % V - .10 to .26 % Mo - .10 to .30 % Bottom line is it's a decent, non-high carbon steel. It's marginally better than 440C, which is what most knives in this class are made of. I've been using this knife for a while now, and it's kept a very nice edge. Not perfect, but nice.
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Hi, it is 5Cr15MoV (i think). Stainless, easy to sharpen but will not hold an edge for very long under heavy use.
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Ontario is famous for their AUS-8, they have the best heat treatment for it in the business. The knife is assembled in China, but the materials are shipped from Ontario Knife Company.
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Blade says "Made in Austria" also, I read somewhere that the steel is "spring steel". I have owned 2 of these knives and they are a great value for the money.
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The black blade SRK has a solid Aus8A stainless steel blade. The non-black one is a San Mai III, which is a laminated 3 layer blade made with a hard VG1 core hard stainless sandwiched bewteen 2 layers of a softer steel, probably 420j2. This gives he hard core flexibility and produces an overall better blade than te solid Aus8A version. Hence the higher price.
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8848 is a satin finish to the blade and the 8846 has a black coating/finish. They're both made of AUS-8 steel.
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The Cold Steel catalog came today!! Talk about good timing. Blade thickness on the ATC is listed at at 2.8 millimeters.
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I do not know but believe it is not 18/10. Mine rusted badly in less than 3 months. The steel is weakly attracted to a magnet, a sure sign it's not 18/10. Possibly it's 18/8 and in a humid environment 18/8 will rust. The 18/10 alloy they should have used on this it type 316, it's typically used in marine environments and its base Ni/Cr is 18/10 but it has a significant amount of molybdenum in the alloy. Type 316 is often called surgical steel. I doubt if the manufacturer knows the alloy. If you just spec "stainless steel" 18/8 is about the best you might get.
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Short answer: it is made in Japan. The AUS 8A is the giveaway. The Older Carbon V (my old knife) was made in the USA. There seems to be a lot of speculation revolving around the USA vs Japan make in this case. What I was able to quickly discern was that it matters not unless you are a knife aficionado or buying this knife to outlast the 3rd fourth and 20th world wars. I digress, the main point i picked up was that the AUS 8A was slightly more difficult to sharpen, though the quality throughout remains the same. Regardless of where this knife is made (for now) it will serve you well for a very, very, very long time. Short answer: it is made in Japan. The AUS 8A is the giveaway. The Older Carbon V (my old knife) was made in the USA. There seems to be a lot of speculation revolving around the USA vs Japan make in this case. What I was able to quickly discern was that it matters not unless you are a knife aficionado or buying this knife to outlast the 3rd fourth and 20th world wars. I digress, the main point i picked up was that the AUS 8A was slightly more difficult to sharpen, though the quality throughout remains the same. Regardless of where this knife is made (for now) it will serve you well for a... » Read More Short answer: it is made in Japan. The AUS 8A is the giveaway. The Older Carbon V (my old knife) was made in the USA. There seems to be a lot of speculation revolving around the USA vs Japan make in this case. What I was able to quickly discern was that it matters not unless you are a knife aficionado or buying this knife to outlast the 3rd fourth and 20th world wars. I digress, the main point i picked up was that the AUS 8A was slightly more difficult to sharpen, though the quality throughout remains the same. Regardless of where this knife is made (for now) it will serve you well for a very, very, very long time. « Show Less
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According to my research, 440HC is the hardest grade for Stainless Steel (what Buck uses for their standard blades). S30V is an alloy (the best steel to use for blades according to Buck). 8Cr13MoV is Chinese Stainless steel and I would avoid it for that reason (different hardness standards) - difficult to tell where it ranks with the others and of course I would have questions about consistency in the alloys made by different manufacturers. Hope this helps.... see also: http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=about.feature
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China is stamped right on the blade...but the steel is 4116 Krupp german stainless. It is an extremely sharp knife out of the box. It has not needed sharpening or had any problems since I bought it.. lightweight EDC...still recommended.
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Hong Kong is where it is shipped from. And metal is all I know. Sorry I couldn't help you more.
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I am not a metal expert but judging from my use over the past few months has leaf me to believe that it is the aus6. Don't let this stop you from buying it though. I use my blade everyday to cut boxes, zip ties, wire loom, tape. Ect. And the edge does seem to roll alittle on tougher tasks sucks as thick rubber. But I run mine threw. Smiths pocket pal every week and it still holds a razor edge.
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Yes, it is made of AUS 8 steel which is a Japanese stainless steel. See http://www.midwayusa.com/technicalnotes/application_pages/knife_steel_and_handle_material_chart.htm .Check your State and local laws regarding legality.
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Short answer Japan. The blade is Japanese Aus 8A Stainless w/ Black Tuff-Ex Finish. Though not made in U.S. Cold Steel has excellent quality control to ensure a solid product.
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8CR13MoV A Chinese stainless steel tempered at the Rc56 to Rc58 range and used in Spyderco's, Kershaw's, and other quality knife maker's budget lines of knives. For example, Kershaw's Crown II is one of the few "name brand steel" folders that can be had for under $20 (in 2013). 8CR13MoV is often talked about in terms of a high-end budget steel. Early Byrd (the Spyderco budget line) 8CR13MoV knives were marked 440C, but tests found that the steel was something entirely different from American 440C. According to Sal Glesser, owner of Spyderco, this steel was closer to AUS-8 (AUS8) than American 440C.[32] 8CR13MoV is often compared to AUS-8 and 440C,[33] but it has slightly more Carbon. 8CR13MoV A Chinese stainless steel tempered at the Rc56 to Rc58 range and used in Spyderco's, Kershaw's, and other quality knife maker's budget lines of knives. For example, Kershaw's Crown II is one of the few "name brand steel" folders that can be had for under $20 (in 2013). 8CR13MoV is often talked about in terms of a high-end budget steel. Early Byrd (the Spyderco budget line) 8CR13MoV knives were marked 440C, but tests found that the steel was something entirely different from American 440C. According to Sal Glesser, owner of Spyderco, this steel was closer to AUS-8 (AUS8)... » Read More 8CR13MoV A Chinese stainless steel tempered at the Rc56 to Rc58 range and used in Spyderco's, Kershaw's, and other quality knife maker's budget lines of knives. For example, Kershaw's Crown II is one of the few "name brand steel" folders that can be had for under $20 (in 2013). 8CR13MoV is often talked about in terms of a high-end budget steel. Early Byrd (the Spyderco budget line) 8CR13MoV knives were marked 440C, but tests found that the steel was something entirely different from American 440C. According to Sal Glesser, owner of Spyderco, this steel was closer to AUS-8 (AUS8) than American 440C.[32] 8CR13MoV is often compared to AUS-8 and 440C,[33] but it has slightly more Carbon. « Show Less
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Its 8cr13mov. Comes ridiculously sharp. I actually bought it for my sister and the fit and finish of it is on par with my benchmades. And sharper than my 940. I couldnt believe how this 40$ knife outpreformed my 200$ knives.