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A: RWL-34 with blue cork, includes sheath $215
This knife has mating wear on the edges of the cork where the sheath goes over it. The pins are steel, and the grip is fairly thin. This steel reportedly has good toughness and is easy to get sticky sharp. The sheath can accept a Gclip, but it is not included. From Spyderco, "RWL 34's alloy composition is as follows: Carbon - 1.05%, Manganese - 0.50%, Silicon - 0.50%, Chromium - 14.0%, Molybdenum - 4.00%, Vanadium - 0.20%. This advanced alloy mix makes it a very close equivalent of 154 CM and ATS-34 stainless steels, but since it has the additional advantages offered by the RSP process, it is actually closest to CPM 154—Crucible’s particle metallurgy version of 154 CM—with the addition of several trace elements. "
B: PMA11 with carbon fiber bolster and dark burled cork, no sheath $215
I made a knife each for my wife and my son when he was born from this steel and it is incredible. It just keeps cutting when processing game and doesn't show any signs at the end of the day that it was used. I located a few more this spring, and this one was just finished up. I had intended it to be my knife, but I was laid off in April, so I have left it a little more squared than rounded since that is my preference. It is not stainless, from Spyderco, "PMA11's alloy composition is as follows: Carbon: 2.45%, Manganese: 0.50%, Silicon: 0.90%, Chromium: 5.30%, Molybdenum: 1.30%, Vanadium: 9.50%, Sulfur 0.08%. Its large volume of hard vanadium carbides provides substantially better wear-resistance than typical high-carbon, high-chromium die steels such as D2 and D7. In knife blades, this translates to outstanding edge retention and good toughness, especially in shorter knives. These properties are maximized through the particle metallurgy process, which greatly reduces alloy segregation and ensures a homogenous microstructure. Please note, however, that PMA11 is a tool steel and must be maintained properly to safeguard it against corrosion. "
C: PD1 with micarta bolster and light burl cork, no sheath $205
This steel apparently is extremely tough, and I have been easily able to get this scalpel sharp. It responds very well to stropping and is nearly spot on identical to Cruwear from Crucible. From Spyderco, "PD#1's unique alloy composition includes: 1.1% Carbon, 7.75% Chromium, 1.2% Silicon, 1.6% Molybdenum, 1.1% Tungsten, 0.25% Manganese, and 2.35% Vanadium. Note that its moderate Chromium content provides only limited corrosion resistance, so please maintain your knife properly. "
D:. PD1 with copper resin carbon fiber bolster, dark burl cork body, and red burl cork pommel, no sheath $225
See above C regarding PD1. This was intended as a donation to a local function, but it has been canceled. The carbon fiber resin is copper colored and looks pretty rad.
E: SOLD PD1 with stabilized maple and redwood, no sheath $550 SOLD
See above C regarding PD1. The pictures do not do these woods justice and they have a lot of depth. The wood was stabilized by K&G and has polished up to silky smooth. SOLD
I do have more blanks and handle material if anyone is interested in something a little different.
A: RWL-34 with blue cork, includes sheath $215
This knife has mating wear on the edges of the cork where the sheath goes over it. The pins are steel, and the grip is fairly thin. This steel reportedly has good toughness and is easy to get sticky sharp. The sheath can accept a Gclip, but it is not included. From Spyderco, "RWL 34's alloy composition is as follows: Carbon - 1.05%, Manganese - 0.50%, Silicon - 0.50%, Chromium - 14.0%, Molybdenum - 4.00%, Vanadium - 0.20%. This advanced alloy mix makes it a very close equivalent of 154 CM and ATS-34 stainless steels, but since it has the additional advantages offered by the RSP process, it is actually closest to CPM 154—Crucible’s particle metallurgy version of 154 CM—with the addition of several trace elements. "
B: PMA11 with carbon fiber bolster and dark burled cork, no sheath $215
I made a knife each for my wife and my son when he was born from this steel and it is incredible. It just keeps cutting when processing game and doesn't show any signs at the end of the day that it was used. I located a few more this spring, and this one was just finished up. I had intended it to be my knife, but I was laid off in April, so I have left it a little more squared than rounded since that is my preference. It is not stainless, from Spyderco, "PMA11's alloy composition is as follows: Carbon: 2.45%, Manganese: 0.50%, Silicon: 0.90%, Chromium: 5.30%, Molybdenum: 1.30%, Vanadium: 9.50%, Sulfur 0.08%. Its large volume of hard vanadium carbides provides substantially better wear-resistance than typical high-carbon, high-chromium die steels such as D2 and D7. In knife blades, this translates to outstanding edge retention and good toughness, especially in shorter knives. These properties are maximized through the particle metallurgy process, which greatly reduces alloy segregation and ensures a homogenous microstructure. Please note, however, that PMA11 is a tool steel and must be maintained properly to safeguard it against corrosion. "
C: PD1 with micarta bolster and light burl cork, no sheath $205
This steel apparently is extremely tough, and I have been easily able to get this scalpel sharp. It responds very well to stropping and is nearly spot on identical to Cruwear from Crucible. From Spyderco, "PD#1's unique alloy composition includes: 1.1% Carbon, 7.75% Chromium, 1.2% Silicon, 1.6% Molybdenum, 1.1% Tungsten, 0.25% Manganese, and 2.35% Vanadium. Note that its moderate Chromium content provides only limited corrosion resistance, so please maintain your knife properly. "
D:. PD1 with copper resin carbon fiber bolster, dark burl cork body, and red burl cork pommel, no sheath $225
See above C regarding PD1. This was intended as a donation to a local function, but it has been canceled. The carbon fiber resin is copper colored and looks pretty rad.
E: SOLD PD1 with stabilized maple and redwood, no sheath $550 SOLD
See above C regarding PD1. The pictures do not do these woods justice and they have a lot of depth. The wood was stabilized by K&G and has polished up to silky smooth. SOLD
I do have more blanks and handle material if anyone is interested in something a little different.
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