Isn't the blade steel Sandvik 14C28N?
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I have a Black Blur and a Red Blur. Both are indeed Sandvik 14C28N blade steel. Kershaw also makes this knife (and others) in CPM S30V, an even higher grade steel; that is it holds edge longer and is more corrosion resistant. But have no fear with this Sandvik steel. My experience with it on the Blur and on other USA-made Kershaws--whether coated with DLC or not--continues to be very satisfying. Sandvik or S30V? Add the cost issue and decide. With this knife, as I said, I have two w/ Sandvik 14C28N and am very happy. I would be with one (or 2) w/ S30V.
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Material for Blade: High Density Chromium Cobalt Carbon Vanadium Stainless Steel Blade
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Yes it is. I damaged my blade by cutting on some hidden chain-link fencing. Fiskars was kind enough to send me a replacement blade - their upgraded titanium blade. One bolt replaces it.
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I have no idea, I have the 14 cup. I had the same problem when I ordered my blade. Enter DLC-10S 7 cup when you do your search. That's the best advice I can give you. Good luck!
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the D2 steel is a much harder steel and will hold an edge better, you need to use either ceramic rods or diamond sharpeners on this blade, traditional whet stones, are too soft and will not sharpen them, i have never owned the other type blade so i don't know if the D2 offers a significant advantage to the traditional carbon blade, it does hold an edge very well, there are articles online that discuss the differences and advantages of the various blade steels, all K-bars are top quality knives and i'm sure either knife will serve you well, hope this helps
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The one I have does say cpm-d2 on it. Best blade I have ever had. Stays sharp a very long time.
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I just returned from out of town and just now looked at the blade. Yes, it really is the 8700 model . . . it says so on the blade. I love it.
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The blade is made with 8Cr13MoV steel which seems to hold an edge just fine. However, I am one of those guys who wants a "scalpel like edge" on my blade and I hone it once a week - so it has never gone without attention.
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It looks to be the same, but that would be a question for the seller. I can tell you the Cold Steel Spartan is an excellent knife.
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The blade on mine is hollow ground and 154CM steel. I'm not sure when they made the switch to S30V steel, but I would guess that it was a couple of years ago since I bought mine during the period in which they were advertising one steel on the website, and listing another on the spec sheet included with the knife.I still love the knife, and carry it about 80% of the time. A SOG Aegis comes out when I don't want the weight of the Manix2 (walking, biking, wearing sweatpants, etc.).
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No, the shape of the blade is wrong. You need a rod-shaped sharpener or a steel.
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Without metallurgical knowledge and equipment, I cannot tell if the steel is a bate and switch. I can say from practical experience and use that the blade is comparable to the AUS-8A blades of my Cold Steel knives. Blade retention is decent and the steel is fairly easy to sharpen. For a knife under $30, this knife easily outperforms other knives 2 to 3 times the price point.
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Nope, it's a fixed blade, solid 5160 steel. It weighs a ton. I love mine though, and the sheath is workable.
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numbers are related to blade length in centimeters (give or take), this model is made with carbon steel blade (made in france by opinel) that is very easyly sharpened, stainless steel blades (made in sweden by sandvik) are also available, I've had both kinds and they have never dissapointed me...good luck!
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I highly doubt its made out of carbon steel, especially at the price that it is. It feels like a regular stainless steel blade.
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No. It is stainless. Yes, technically it has carbon in it (it's steel), but by the common vernacular among cutlery enthusiasts, this is "stainless" versus simple "carbon" (non-stainless). Jamal and Tom are correct.
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Hey, So To answer your question, I'm pretty sure it's a high carbon steel. Cause the blade has rusted a little bit at one time, And it keeps an edge for a long time, where as stainless steel blades are the opposite, stainless steel rusts and loses an edge quite fast.But I hope this helps you.