Originally Posted by Private Klink
M/M, 52100 should hold an edge slightly better, but 5160 is considered tougher according to what I Googled. The heat-treating protocol is important, where Bussekin excels. They both will rust, but supposedly the 5160 will rust more evenly. I'm not afraid of 5160; it's a good spring-steel used by a lot of swordmakers. wink


Council tools uses 5160 for their Velvicut premium axes. As far as a guess on what the next yard knife will be, Muttchette has an awesome name, golok style would be sweet.

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