I like it....as long as it's not 154CM ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
What's wrong with 154CM, pitman?
I'm just not into stainless steels Vic,no matter what anyone says they are more brittle than the equivalent high carbon steel ( lets see a dogfather made of 154CM bent in a vice like the famous pic ) I also like to see my knives get a nice aged look to them through use! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
I can appreciate the aged look, ... But, do you really intend to use this S5 like you would a DogFather? Do you really expect a 5 inch blade to need the toughness of a 10 inch chopper?
If you are needing a smaller pry-bar, Scrap Yard has Done that.
Although toughness is always welcome and I have requirements for at least a minimum level of toughness. I personally believe Busse's 154CM should be tough enough for most knife uses on a 5" blade unless you want to pry heavily with it. In which case. NO and refer to the DMCG.
Personally, I think SR-101 would be a better knife steel for this knife. And based on what you seem interested in, I would think you would benefit from SR-101 on this knife as well. Sadly, Busse has decided not to mix SR-101 with Res-C anymore. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
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Edited to add:
Looks like I am a little behind in this post... trying to catch up reading and typing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
