You can get a harder edge sandwiched between softer steel. This results in better edge retention with less chance of snapping the blade under hard use.
The hard edge between softer steel is often referred to as āsan maiā and definitely works. My Japanese kitchen knives can attest to that. Spyderco and Falkniven have released several models with this method of construction in their blades. Some older axes are set up this way too.
Iām not certain that damascus works quite the same way with all the tiny layers though. Iād be interested to find out.
Well i have not owned a pair of boots since i was like 16 or something, leave that to the cowboys.
I do wish i could take away 36 years and be 16 again, or at least get the spine from back then.
Sparky.
I could take away 60 yrs and still not be 16.
You aināt got a problem.
Regarding Damascus. Look at some of the Japanese Chef, Santoku, etc knives.
waaay over 2 grand for daily working knives, mainly Damascus.
They cut you just looking at them. 99% Carbon, Centre layer brittle as,
Iāve yet to understand HOW you can get a super sharp blade.
Around 1/8th in thick while being 101 layers??.
I have 3 and 37 layer. Yes, super sharp and non brittle. But 101.
Ugh ā¦ Youāre mixing steel lamination with damascus steel pattern. āDamascus steelā is not even sort of a steel and it has nothing to do with steel lamination (like āsan maiā example, as someone above mentioned). Itās just pattern technique and quality of ādamascus steelā depend from what steel you use. Most damascus steel knives nowaday originate from Pakistan and they are mostly low quality blades. Thereās not one single advantage of damascus steel pattern apart from looking nice.
To be honest I prefer cheaper G-10/VG-10 above CPM-S35V/Ti version. Both are great, but G-10 feel just better in hand ā¦
Well I broke down and ordered one. Just got it today. I like the size (a good deal slimmer than some of my other knives in the same blade length) and I love the blade shape. Itās sharp out of the box so thatās a plus. On the light side too!
The comments on youtube were accurate. The thumbstuds are a bit sharp (but easily fixable) and the clip wiggles a little bit (but not enough to bug me). The scales are definitely not G10, but theyāre fine. I like the dished profile along the length. Iāve got a mind to shape myself some out of something else. Black G10? Cocobolo? Ipe? Buffalo Horn? Ziricote?
Mineās a bit tight at the pivot so Iāll have to search for my Torx drivers, take off the scale and give it an adjustment. No sweat. I think itāll serve me well.