Ha! Dangerous territory. Almost like saying cinder block chopping is encouraged.
If I'm beating on anything other than wood, I'm not expecting a refund when my knife breaks.
Well, I tend to generally have the same frame of mind. I consider cinder block chopping to be abuse.
But, the Busse crew has literally posted pics of their knives doing such. And then posted pics of knives in mighty impressive condition after the workouts.
And I have never seen any Busse post claiming cinder block chopping to be a way to void the warranyt. So, I am quite confident it does NOT void the warranty.
The mentallity around the three forums actually almost "does" seem to encourage such abuse. I still don't do it, but I can't say that I mind seeing other people beat the snot out of their knives. At the very least, I think it actually helps sell even more Busse and kin knives. I am sure I am not alone in being THAT much more confident in my purchases from Busse and kin. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />
I think some people have some mis-conceptions that the edges can tolerate such abuse. Even Busse edges get dull from certain beatings. But, the blade integrity seems very capable of being WAILED on. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> As long as people understand, minor chipping, rolling and denting of edges is to be expected, I think we are all good around here.
But, I don't beat on such things because I don't find enough gratification in it to have to re-grind my edges back from the abuse...... To each their own.
I appreciate the posts, KG. Often one can get lost with all the info that is out there.
I try to keep it all in straight, but my memory isn't the greatest anymore. I get some things mixed up from time to time. That 54 HRC on the 9V is still a bit out of the norm and makes comparisons quite different. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
It is not very "apples to apples" with such disparity in hardness.
It's good to know you've covered almost all the angles when thinking of what steel to use for a knife.
I try. But, there are a LOT of different angles and perspectives, - different intended uses, etc.
With all the talk of the "super steels" one can't help but wonder. I have also heard of some new tech for knife sharpening. I think that will play a role as well in the near future.
I am not sure what new tech you are referring to, but if someone would supply me with a lifetime supply of "free" diamond grit coated sharpening belts, I guess I am good with all the Super steels they can bring.
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On a side note - tangent off that thought: in my recent mods to my S5 and RMD, I pulled out my old Delta 4"X36" benchtop belt sander and REALLY like how it performed. I like it WAY better than my 1"x30" that I have been using on my knives for a few years now.
I have like a 50 or 80 grit belt on it and it just flies through steel compared to typical 120, 150 and 220 grit belts I use on my 1x30. = Better have a feel for what you are doing. Faster work can equal fast mistakes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
But, not only was it way faster, but WAY smoother and better as well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
The 4"x36" has a large fixed platen, but a small area between the wheel and platen to get a "bit" of convex. But, I have been looking at the machine and I think I can modify the platen to give me a LOT more convex area and still maintain some flat platen area.
The flat platen area grinds flats WAY better than my 1"x30". I can't really get flat grinds on it at all. But, the larger grinder did VERY well.
I had been holding off on buying belts for my 1X30 because I wanted to upgrade to a 1x42 better machine.
Now that I have used the 4x36, I don't think I can settle for less than 2" wide. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> And the 4" width was VERY nice to work on. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
There are MANY reasons why I liked the larger sander. I am looking forward to getting some different grit belts to see what I can do with it.
Hopefully, I can get back to grinding some more tomorrow and finish up my S5 and RMD. I am hoping to get finished pics up soon. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />
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