Lerch
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Just found out recently that me and another buddy of mine drew some decently hard to draw elk tags in Wyoming and i am wanting to make knives to give to the buddy and another buddy that is helping with the hunt. the guy without the tag is coming along to just help spot a good trophy and since he is a taxidermist help get a good cape
I am looking for what would be the "best" stainless steel for the blades. I have been working with 440c and cpm154 and i also have two precision ground 18" pieces of cpms30v available for use. I would like to not spend more than $80 for each sheet (2 total) for the steel.
I am looking for something that will hold a hell of a edge for a long time, through 2 elk and some bone breaking and possible a mule deer. Sharpening in the field may be a issue due to lack of equipment so i am hoping for something that leaves the trip shaving sharp and will last through the above listed usage.
I have thought about 35vn or Elmax if i can find it. any recommendations? these are gift knives so i would like to not spend a fortune on them but i know the "super steels" aint cheap and i am okay with that too
I would like them to be 5/32" thickness if that helps
thanks
steve
I am looking for what would be the "best" stainless steel for the blades. I have been working with 440c and cpm154 and i also have two precision ground 18" pieces of cpms30v available for use. I would like to not spend more than $80 for each sheet (2 total) for the steel.
I am looking for something that will hold a hell of a edge for a long time, through 2 elk and some bone breaking and possible a mule deer. Sharpening in the field may be a issue due to lack of equipment so i am hoping for something that leaves the trip shaving sharp and will last through the above listed usage.
I have thought about 35vn or Elmax if i can find it. any recommendations? these are gift knives so i would like to not spend a fortune on them but i know the "super steels" aint cheap and i am okay with that too
I would like them to be 5/32" thickness if that helps
thanks
steve
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