GRASSHOPPER exclusive handmade knife by the master of the FOMENKO KNIFES studio, buy and order in Ukraine

SPECIFICATIONS:

The name of the knife - GRASSHOPPER collector's exclusive knife handmade by the master of Fomenko Knifes studio, buy order in Ukraine
Knife type: Fixed blade
Brand: Studio of exclusive handmade knives ANDROSHCHUK KNIVES 

Steel brand: Blade - Martensitic alloy steel N690 produced by Vohleg-Uddeholm Gmbh&C (TO Rostyslav Dozlo)
Steel sheet: One-piece, through-mounting on screed and resin
Blade sharpening angle: Sharpened at 34-35 degrees
Descents: Direct
Reduction: 0.1-0.2 mm
Blade hardness: 60-61 HRC
Overall length: 248mm
Blade length: 120mm
Blade width: 30mm
Blade thickness: 4.4 mm
Grinding of the blade: Finish - longitudinal machine satin
Material of bolster (guard) and back: made of stainless steel
Handle length: 128 mm
Handle thickness: 24mm
Material of the handle: bolster stainless steel, micarta, foam, paracord.
Handle color: Gray-green
Handle Impregnation: None
Handle cover: None
Hole for a shoelace (for a lanyard): Yes
Temlyak -  Paracord is popular among tourists, extremes, fishermen and military. With the help of a strong nylon cord, equipment is fastened, tents and structures are fixed.
Scabbard: Kydex. Made of kydex with hangers (tech lock - a universal hanger made of impact-resistant ABS plastic, designed for attaching equipment for various purposes. The attachment allows you to fix summaries, covers, holsters at different angles. Fully compatible with the MOLLE mounting standard. The hanger is easily adjustable to any -what width of the belt with the help of complete limiters.)

Model: GRASSHOPPER collector's exclusive knife handmade by the master of FOMENKO KNIFES studio, buy order in Ukraine
Model number: 025
Country of birth: Ukraine
Craftsman: Master Oleksandr Fomenko (Fomenko Knifes), Chuhuyiv, Ukraine Studio of exclusive handmade knives FOMENKO KNIFES
Best use: Multi-purpose: hunting, fishing, cutting, slicing, etc
Knife condition: new
The price is indicated with the sheath.

A sharpened knife is not a cold weapon.

Cutting tools, saws, removable blades are made from this steel. Used in the production of medical instruments.
High anti-corrosion properties! The knives performed well in wet conditions.

Original design.

The handle is subjected to a special water-repellent treatment.

Availability changes regularly, upon confirmation of your order, we will inform you about the availability or when the product will be ready. The product may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo.

Features of steel N690

Martensitic alloy steel N690 is produced by the Vohleg-Uddeholm Gmbh&C corporation, which has its enterprises in Austria, Germany, South and North America. Another name for the alloy is Austrian cobalt stainless steel. Due to its high quality and operational characteristics and advantages, it is successfully implemented in many countries of the world for the manufacture of knives and other purposes.
Steel is produced by electroslag smelting technology. It has a uniformly distributed carbide structure of the crystal lattice in the absence of harmful impurities. As a result of heat treatment and forging, the impact toughness of the material increases without loss of hardness. The presence of alloying additives in the chemical composition of steel ensures resistance to corrosion.

Field of application
Steel is recognized as a good material for serial production of long-range and tactical knives, the technical characteristics of which allow operation in difficult and extreme conditions. Blades made of N690 steel are able to withstand not only longitudinal, but also strong lateral loads when acting on bends and twists.
Due to its resistance to corrosion and aggressive environments, steel is used in the manufacture of diving knives, harpoons for spearfishing and other sports equipment.
This steel is used in the manufacture of knives by such well-known European brands as Vokeg, Spyderco, Vepshmade and Echthema Ratio. Manufactured blades have excellent cutting properties, are strong, durable, sharpen well and hold an edge. The presence of alloying elements in the composition ensured high corrosion resistance while maintaining plasticity. If necessary, there is a possibility of thermal hardening up to 60 NKR.

The technical and physical characteristics of the alloy allow it to be used in mechanical engineering for the manufacture of tools, milling cutters, drills, parts of bearings and relevant components operating under high mechanical loads. The steel is highly wear resistant and can be heat treated.
Resistance to the effects of moisture and chemicals allows the use of steel in the food and pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of cutting tools and grinders. At the same time, the ecological purity of the material and the complete absence of impurities are taken into account.
ANALOGUES
In terms of its composition, steel N690 is a close analogue of Russian steel 95X18, German X102SgMo17, Japanese / (3-10 and A115-10, French 2100СО17, American 440 С. In Sweden, an analogue of Sandvic 12С27 is produced).
Storage
Steel N690 contains:
■ 1.08% of carbon (C), which gives the material hardness and increases strength;
■ 17.3% chromium (Cg) to obtain anti-corrosion properties, increase wear resistance and change hardening conditions;
■ 1.1% molybdenum (Mo) to reduce brittleness, increase plasticity and resistance to high temperatures;
■ 0.1% vanadium (V) to increase metal elasticity and inertness to aggressive media;
■ 1.5% cobalt (C) increases heat resistance and improves mechanical properties;
■ 0.4% manganese (Mp) increases hardness;
■ 0.4% silicon (5|) to improve alloy stability and increase wear resistance.
The presence of cobalt in the chemical composition of the metal makes the crystal structure of N690 more uniform and resistant to mechanical loads.

PROS AND CONS OF N690 STEEL FOR KNIVES
The use of Austrian steel N690 allows the production of high-quality stainless knives for various purposes. Due to its physical and technical properties, the material is well processed, capable of heat treatment, is not prone to corrosion and is sold at an affordable price.
5*ee1 N690 is one of the best alloys for making beautiful wear-resistant blades. Simple sharpening and long-term preservation of the sharpness of the edge make use simple and convenient. You will never regret buying or making a knife from this steel.

Types of supplies
The high quality of Wohler N690 steel is ensured by the use of a unique rolling technology developed by the manufacturer. Metal sheets are subjected to repeated hot processing with rolling in the longitudinal and transverse directions. After that, the material is cold cut into strips.
N690 steel is supplied to the rolled metal market in the form of steel strips 3-5 mm thick, 20-50 mm wide and 250 to 1000 mm long, especially for the manufacture of knives. The cross-section of the strips is rectangular or with a prepared longitudinal bevel, which eliminates the need for blacksmithing when making the blade. The steel may or may not have previous heat treatment.
All of this is very convenient, as it does not require operations to cut large sheets, which allows you to accurately determine the amount of necessary material and reduces the amount of waste.
Strips are sold individually. The price depends on the geometric dimensions of the product, thicknesses and types of preliminary factory processing. For the products of the metalworking industry, we supply a sheet 2-8 mm thick, the size stated in the contract. If necessary, you can order any analogue of steels of type N690. Sheet metal is sold by weight.

It is worth remembering that when using 

knife for its intended purpose and careful handling, than it will serve you for a very, very long time.

Well, you can buy a knife made of powder steel N690 on our website knife.net.ua or by contacting us by phone +380961711010

*It should be remembered that if the knife is used for its intended purpose and with careful handling, the knife will serve you for a very, very long time.

Well, you can buy a knife made of powder steel N690 in Ukraine on our website https://knife.net.ua/ or by contacting us by phone +380961711010.

Happy shopping! We will be glad to see you among our customers!

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Gentle from kydex

Author: GrandWay author

Kydex is a material popular in the manufacture of sheaths, sheaths for knives and other elements of improvised equipment. Kydex belongs to the group of thermoplastic acrylic-polyvinyl chloride materials. It is produced in the form of sheets of various thicknesses, from which, with the help of heating, the products we need are formed. Typical products for which kydex is used: scabbards, covers, clamp fasteners, holsters, pouches for rifle cartridges and magazines for automatic weapons.

Holster knife sheaths and sheaths

In addition to sheaths for knives made of kydex, you can also purchase accessories made of holster. Canvas (Holstex) is the last word in thermoforming materials. It is very similar to kydex, but much stronger than its "brother", and was originally developed specifically for the formation of small products.

Gentle from kydex and holtex - the main advantages:

• water resistance: they are not afraid of moisture or water;
• wear resistance, load resistance, low abrasion;
• optimal combination of rigidity and elasticity - the knife is protected and clearly fixed.

There is an opinion that kydex or Holtex is best suited for work knives intended for intensive use, which will not regret, and for which the perfect appearance is not particularly important.

For example, sand will get into a kydex or Holtex case - it will stick to the blade or something. And, acting as an abrasive, scratches your blade in every way. But, first of all, this is also possible with sheaths made of other materials. And secondly, kydex allows you to make not only sheaths for knives with a fixed blade, but also for complex models, not to mention a lot of other equipment.

Kydex or Holtex folding knife sheaths are more than just sheaths, they are convenient attachments that allow you to place your folding knife on your clothing or gear for maximum comfort and accessibility.

And, of course, no negative points can defeat all the advantages of kydex. This is both general reliability, and the above-mentioned water resistance, and the variability of suspension and fixing. For example, if you prefer to carry a knife in a hilt position, then a kydex sheath is the best option for this. Knife, scabbard, kydex - a triad that is characteristic of many modern models used by tourists, hunters, military, bushcraft enthusiasts and residents of harsh regions.

Kydex scabbard attachment

By themselves, kydex-gentle ones are practically ready-to-use accessories for knives. Such sheaths are accessories, kydex: basic equipment.

You can improve, supplement the functionality, provide new opportunities with the help of additional devices. This possibility is the main advantage of kydex sheaths.

The easiest way to upgrade a scabbard or cover is with a kydex clip. Some clips and clamps are molded from the same kydex when manufactured. For some, special seats are made with the help of grommets, special platforms. It all depends on what type of kydex sheath clip you like best.

The other most common type of fastener is a kydex scabbard snap lock: tek loc. There are also their varieties or simply more complicated - roto-lock, molle-lock, etc. In the Grand Way online store, you can buy tek lok separately or get it in a set as an addition that improves the functionality of your vagina.

Making sheaths from kydex

There are several thicknesses of kydex. The most common are 0.06" (1.5 millimeters), 0.08" (2 millimeters), 0.093" (2.4 millimeters), 0.125" (3.2 millimeters).

The most universal optimal thickness of kydex is 2 millimeters. And here's why. With a thickness of 2.4 millimeters, problems already begin - the material is not formed so well, the contour lines of the kydex knife are unclear, and the extra thickness is more of an obstacle in this case.

For small knives, with blades up to ten centimeters, a thickness of 1.5 millimeters is sufficient. At the same time, it provides the cover and the necessary elasticity.

However, another nuance is more important than the thickness of the kydex. This is the presence of pronounced fixation points of the knife. For example, if it has a well-defined underfinger notch or stop, then thin kydex is also suitable. And if the design of the knife does not provide for such points, then even if you use Kydex of 2.4 millimeters, normal fixation will not work.

That is, kydex as a sheath material is suitable for any model of knife, but not with every knife the functionality of kydex is fully revealed. It turns out that simply making a sheath from kydex is only half the battle. At the same time, it is important not to forget about the combination of this material and the finished product from it, with a knife, and to think over the design of the scabbard in advance so as not to make mistakes.

Therefore, on the website of the Grand Way company, you can buy both basic, ready-made models of covers for specific knives, and order a product individually, taking into account all the details that are important to you and for any of the selected knives. Are you choosing a knife, and what material will the scabbard be made of: buy kydex, a product made of it will be the most optimal option.

Also, it should be noted that the custom-made kydex sheath service applies not only to knives - simple or folding. It is possible to make sheaths from Kydex or Holtex not only for them, but also for multitools, Swiss knives, flashlights and other elements of hiking, army equipment or EDC kit.

You can choose the color of future sheaths, their device, the texture of kydex, and even order sheaths made of holtex - a more "advanced sibling" of kydex.

Not only retail purchases of Kydex or Holtex covers are also possible, but also wholesale orders. All questions and details can be clarified before ordering, directly from sheath manufacturers or consultants of the Grand Way online store. In general, it is very convenient that you can buy and order a knife + kydex - as a practical and very suitable sheath material for it. If you like custom made, kydex as a material, this is the place to order your modern multifunctional sheath.

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WHAT ARE MICARTA AND G10 AND HOW THESE COMPOSITE MATERIALS DIFFER FROM EACH OTHER

For decades, Micarta and G10 composite materials have been undisputed leaders in the knife industry, in particular for the production of handles of various complexity. The materials are distinguished by their availability, ease of production and processing, as well as high strength, wear resistance and unpretentiousness in maintenance. Both materials are composite, based on polymer resin, which is supplemented with layers of different types of captive fabric.

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Micarta material is an electrical insulating material consisting of a polymer film (based on cresolaldehyde, phenolaldehyde, xylenolaldehyde resin, or resin from a mixture of phenolic raw materials). It is glued with the help of various electrically insulating papers, fabric (mainly linen of natural or artificial origin), or other materials of a similar structure, there are also options made of fiberglass and carbon fiber. The color of the material depends on the resin and fabric base used for gluing. Micarta is a relatively soft material and requires careful manual processing. Therefore, it is used in the production of handles for more expensive knives.

Micart is registered as a trademark of the American company Industrial Laminates / Norplex, Inc. (Norplex-Micarta). Its domestic analogue can be considered a material called "Getinax", which is mainly used as a basis for printed circuit boards. The material also has a sheet pressed structure, which consists of a paper base with the addition of phenolaldehyde or epoxy resin impregnation.

Linen-based micarta has a more attractive optical effect when sanding the fibers. After grinding, the surface can be polished or sandblasted. In the first option, the surface of the material will be smooth, silky, warm and pleasant to the touch. And in the second, the material becomes rough and has a matte shade, besides, it is securely held in the hand and does not slip.

Main characteristics of Micarta:

increased water resistance;
excellent resistance to temperature changes;
strength to mechanical processing;
dense structure that does not absorb odors;
the micro-relief of the material does not slip in the hand even when the surface is wet;
tight fit to the blade, which leaves no gaps at all and prevents food residues and harmful microorganisms from accumulating.
G10 material is a light, hard and fairly stiff composite material with a textured surface, which is mainly used in the manufacture of handles of both folding pocket knives and knives with a fixed blade. This material is created by placing several layers of fiberglass, thoroughly impregnated with epoxy resin, in a special vacuum press, where, under the influence of compression and heat, the resin finally hardens, preserving the structure of the fiberglass.

The G10 material is characterized by good impact resistance, wear resistance, moisture resistance, as well as ease of processing and maintenance. The material can be painted in different colors, including in layers. The surface of G10 can also be polished to a glossy state, or have a rough anti-slip structure, under the influence of a grinding machine or sandblasting.

Key features of the G10:

high stability of basic properties during temperature fluctuations;
withstands high shock loads, compressive and tensile loads;
high overall hydrophobicity and resistance to chemicals;
weighs relatively little, in relation to the overall strength and density;
low electrical conductivity;
can take different forms.
Composite materials G10 and Micarta have almost the same composition and external similarity. At the same time, the G10 material has higher fire resistance, although it is not a non-flammable material, it has higher compressive, bending, impact and tear strength, and it is also simpler and more economical to manufacture. At the same time, G10 is inferior in terms of "stickiness" in wet conditions, and also, tactilely, it feels less "natural".

High-quality and original steel inserts are a wonderful decoration of exclusive and unique knives of the Studio of exclusive handmade knives ANDROSHCHUK KNIVES (Ukraine), which offers to order and buy online store https://knife.net.ua