HRAN is an exclusive handmade knife by the master of the Fomenko Knifes studio, buy and order in Ukraine
- Brand: Майстерня ножів ручної роботи FOMENKO KNIFES
- Product Code: ГРАНЬ- ніж ручної роботи Fomenko Knifes
Загальна довжина клинка mm: | 280±05 mm |
Матеріал леза | Blade - CPM-20CV is Bohler's version of the popular M390 steel, a powder metallurgy (PM) tool steel. TO Rostyslav Dozlo |
Твердість клинка (метал): | Hardness - 61-62 HRC |
Матеріал руків'я: | Bolster and buttplate - stainless steel. Micarta, Ironwood, inlay - stabilized mammoth tusk, mosaic foams. Installation - through the screed with closed foam |
Довжина леза | 150±05 mm |
- Availability: Під замовлення
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The name of the knife - HRAN, an exclusive handmade knife by the master of the Fomenko Knifes studio, buy and order in Ukraine
Knife type: Fixed blade
Brand: Studio of exclusive handmade knives FOMENKO KNIFES
We will make a knife to your order
Steel grade: Blade - CPM-20CV is Bohler's version of the popular M390 steel, a powder metallurgy (PM) tool steel. TO Rostyslav Dozlo
Steel sheet: One-piece, through-to-tie with closed foam
Blade Sharpening Angle: 35 Degree Pointed
Descents: Concave
Condensation: 0.1-0.3 mm
Blade hardness: 61-62 HRC
Total length: 280 mm
Blade length: 150mm
Blade width: 26 mm
Blade thickness: 4.7 mm
Grinding of the blade: The finish of the blade is machine satin
Bolster and back material: Stainless steel
Length of the handle: 128 mm
Handle thickness: 25mm
Handle material: Bolster and buttplate - stainless steel. Micarta, Ironwood, inlay - stabilized mammoth tusk, mosaic foams. Installation - through the screed with closed foam.
Handle color: Dark brown
Handle Impregnation: Yes
Handle cover: Yes
Hole for a shoelace (for a lanyard): Absent
Temlyak: Absent
Scabbards: Natural vegetable-tanned leather treated with appreture (Appreture is a water-based or alcohol-based liquid consisting of shellac (natural resin), an emulsion of waxes, oils and other additives, designed to fix the paint and finish the hides.) to protect against water and impregnated with protective solutions, stitched with waxed thread. Hand-embossed texture and artistic coloring, aged leather effect, wooden insert in the middle. Free suspension
Model: HRAN - Studio of exclusive handmade knives FOMENKO KNIFES
Model number: 018
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.
CPM-20CV Steel-Crucible. The best steel for a knife - all types of knife steels
When choosing a quality knife, you should pay special attention to the type of steel from which the blade is made. Along with the geometry and design of the cutting edge, the steel of the blade is the most important element that determines the operational qualities of the knife. Steel is an alloy of carbon and iron, which is often enriched with other elements to improve certain characteristics depending on the desired application.
In the knife industry, various types of steel are created by varying the types of additional elements, as well as the methods of rolling and heating the blade (i.e., the finishing process).
Ultimately, the different types of steel used in knives possess these five key properties to varying degrees:
hardness
Hardness is the ability to resist deformation under stress and applied forces. The hardness of knife steels is directly related to strength and is usually measured on the Rockwell C scale (aka "HRC").
Durability
Durability is the ability to resist damage, such as cracks or chips, during impacts or "sudden loads". A chip is the worst enemy of a knife, and it is always difficult to eliminate it. There are several different ways to measure strength, so it is less standardized than hardness. In general, the harder the steel, the less its strength.
Wear resistance
Wear resistance is the ability of steel to resist damage caused by both abrasive and adhesive wear. Abrasive wear occurs when hard particles pass over a softer surface. Adhesive wear occurs when particles detach from one surface and attach to another. Wear resistance usually correlates with the hardness of steel, but it also largely depends on its chemical composition. In steels of the same hardness, steel with a large amount of carbides (microscopic hard wear-resistant particles) usually resists wear better. However, carbides can become brittle and crumble, which reduces strength.
Corrosion resistance
Corrosion resistance is resistance to external factors, such as rust caused by moisture, dampness or salt. Please note that high corrosion resistance entails a decrease in the overall productivity of the cutting edge.
Stability of the cutting edge
The stability of the cutting edge is an indicator of how long the blade will retain its sharpness with constant use. Many people talk about this, but, unfortunately, the measurement of the stability of the cutting edge does not have a certain set of standards, so many data are subjective. For us, the stability of the cutting edge is a combination of wear resistance and resistance to deformation.
The best steel for a knife is not just the maximization of each of the above properties, but a compromise. The most difficult compromise is the balance between hardness, durability and corrosion resistance. Some knives are made with exceptional hardness, but when dropped on a hard surface, chips or cracks appear on them. And vice versa, the blade can be of increased strength and able to bend, but with difficulty in keeping sharpness. In principle, what makes steel strong (a large amount of carbon/carbides) usually reduces its hardness. Also note that the term "stainless steel" is misleading, as most all types of steel will discolor if left exposed to the environment for a long time. A good option in terms of hardness and strength are high-carbon and tool steels, but they need more careful care. Understanding how you plan to use the knife will allow you to determine the best steel for your particular situation.
The main types of knife steels
The most common types of knife steels can be divided into the following categories:
- Carbon steel - usually made for use in harsh conditions, where strength and durability are important. Often used in survival knives and machetes. They have a sharp edge and are relatively easy to sharpen. The trade-off is that they are more susceptible to corrosion due to the low chromium content. The most popular carbon knife steel is 1095.
- Tool steel is mainly hard steel alloys used for the manufacture of cutting tools. Popular tool steels of this group include D2, 3V, U7, U8, as well as more modern high-speed steels, such as M4 or Cruwear
- Stainless steel is basically carbon steel with the addition of chromium for corrosion resistance and other elements that increase the level of performance, but usually at the expense of reducing strength. This is perhaps the most popular category for EDC knives today, which includes the 400 series steels, 154CM, AUS-8, AUS-10, VG-10, CTS-XHP, 8Cr13MoV, S30V, Sandvik and super steels M390, 20CV, 204P. Please note that in order to be considered real stainless steel, it must contain at least 13% chromium.
Popular knife steels
Below are the most common steels from which knives are made. Yes, there are technically "better" steels (CPM-S125V, CPM-10V, K294, ZDP-189 and others), but they are extremely rare on the market. Don't get too carried away with the rankings, they are not an exact science and are simply a way of assigning steels to general performance categories based on a variety of factors.
Ultra-premium steel for making knives
CPM S110V Steel-Crucible
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
10 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
Virtually absolute superiority in wear resistance and safety of the cutting edge in the "mass" production of knives. Still relatively rare on the market and probably indistinguishable from the CPM-S90V outside of the lab, but the fact remains - No steel holds an edge like the Crucible CPM-S110V! This is an expensive steel, it is difficult for knives to work with, and sharpening can make you crazy, but a blade made of CPM-S110V will last an obscenely long time. Spyderco Native 5 and Spyderco Military are some of the most popular CPM S110V knives .
CPM S90V Steel-Crucible
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
9 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
CPM S90V steel from Crucible approaches the peak of wear resistance and cutting edge safety. As expected, the carbon content in it is very high, but the secret lies in the extreme amount of vanadium, almost three times more than in Elmax or S30V. Yes, it's obscenely expensive and requires the patience of a saint to sharpen, but with the exception of its less common relative, the CPM-S110V (see above), nothing holds an edge and resists abrasion quite like the CPM S90V. One of the most popular CPM S90V knives is the Benchmade 940-1
M390 Steel-Bohler
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
9 |
7 |
2 |
6 |
M390 is one of the new super steels produced by the Bohler-Uddeholm company (the result of the merger of the Austrian Bohler and the Swedish Uddeholm). It uses third-generation powder steel technology, developed for knife blades that require increased corrosion resistance and very high hardness for maximum wear resistance. Chromium, molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten are added to increase sharpness and preserve the cutting edge. Unlike ZDP-189, most carbides are formed due to vanadium and molybdenum, leaving more "free chromium" to fight corrosion. M390 is hardened to 60-62 HRC. Bohler calls this steel "Microclean", and it can be polished to a mirror-like shine. It is moderately difficult to sharpen, but not like the S90V. Spyderco Spyopera knife is a worthy example of how the M390 performs its best functions.
ZDP-189 Steel-Hitachi
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
8 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
ZDP-189 from Hitachi is another of the newest super steels, containing a huge amount of carbon and chromium, which leads to an incredible level of hardness. The average hardness of ZDP-189 is about 64 HRC, but some knife manufacturers can achieve 66 HRC. Of course, with this level of hardness, you can expect excellent preservation of the cutting edge, but at the cost of extraordinary difficulties in sharpening. With a chromium content of about 20%, you can expect that this steel is not subject to corrosion, right? You are wrong. A large amount of carbon in ZDP-189 effectively "combines" with chromium, forming carbides, which leaves less "free chromium" to fight corrosion. Thus, despite the fact that this steel is harder and wear-resistant than S30V, it is more susceptible to corrosion. An example is the company's Dragonfly 2 knife Spyderco .
Elmax Steel-Uddeholm
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
8 |
5 |
3 |
6 |
The European company Uddeholm (now Bohler-Uddeholm) introduced Elmax steel, which is a powder alloyed steel with a high content of chromium, vanadium and molybdenum, which has extremely high wear and corrosion resistance. Elmax is stainless steel, but behaves in many ways like carbon steel. You get excellent edge strength and the easiest sharpening of all super steels, while maintaining high rust resistance. Best knife steel? It is possible. It's nice to see that Bohler-Uddeholm is definitely not giving up on the Crucible. ZT 0620 is an excellent example of an excellent blade made of Elmax steel.
CPM-20CV Steel-Crucible
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
9 |
7 |
2 |
4 |
CPM-20CV is a version of the popular M390 steel from the Bohler company, which also influenced the Carpenter company in the creation of the CTS-204P. As a tool steel with the application of powder metallurgy (PM), it has impressive wear resistance and edge resistance, as well as the additional advantage of high corrosion resistance due to the high chromium content. It's relatively new to the market, but manufacturers like Benchmade are already using the CPM-20CV in new models like the Benchmade 556-1 Griptilian. In fact, Benchmade claims that their M390 is slightly stronger, but the 20CV holds the edge better (although the composition of both steels is absolutely identical and the difference is due to the quenching process).
Premium steel for making knives
CTS-XHP Steel-Carpenter
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
8 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
CTS-XHP from the American company Carpenter is another relatively new knife steel that holds the edge very well and is hardened to approximately 61 HRC. This is another creation of powder metallurgy, where Carpenter company specialists have developed an extremely fine powder grain that provides excellent operational characteristics. It preserves the edge a little better than S30V, but requires more effort in the sharpening process. Consider CTS-XHP a more corrosion-resistant variety of D2 steel with slightly better edge retention. However, like D2, it is difficult to sharpen and can be brittle (prone to chips).
CPM M4 Steel-Crucible
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
9 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
High-performance tool steel, which is characterized by increased strength and, perhaps, holds the edge better than any other carbon steel. Like all CPMs, CPM M4 is created using Crucible's patented Crucible Particle Metallurgy process, which provides an extremely uniform, stable and grindable product compared to traditional processes. CPM M4 provides an excellent level of wear resistance and strength due to high doses of molybdenum (hence "M"), vanadium and tungsten in combination with a sufficiently high carbon content. It is hardened to a hardness of 62-64 HRC, but note that M4 is a carbon steel, not considered stainless, with a relatively low chromium content. Therefore, although it is one of the best steels for cutting, it must be properly cared for, and over time, a plaque may appear on it. Some manufacturers resort to a cover that really saves, but keep in mind that it does not last forever. Is it easy to sharpen? - No!
CPM S35VN Steel-Crucible
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
7 |
7 |
5 |
8 |
In 2009, Crucible and Chris Reeve introduced a slightly improved version of their excellent S30V steel and called it S35VN. Thanks to the use of a finer-grained structure and the addition of a small amount of niobium (hence the "N"), they were able to make the outstanding S30V easier to machine, while increasing its strength and sharpening ability. However, in real conditions, these two alloys are practically indistinguishable from each other. Many claim that this steel is the best among "massive" knife steels, and for this money it is difficult to find steel with better edge retention, strength and resistance to staining. In 2019, a decade later, Crucible introduced CPM-S45VN, which essentially added an additional amount of chromium to modestly increase corrosion resistance.
CPM S30V Steel-Crucible
Safety of the cutting edge |
Corrosion resistance |
Ease of sharpening |
Popularity |
7 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
Manufactured by the American company Crucible, CPM S30V steel (often referred to simply as S30V) has excellent edge retention and easy rust resistance. It was developed in the USA and is usually used for high-end pocket knives and expensive kitchen cutlery. The introduction of vanadium carbides into the matrix of the steel alloy gives it extraordinary hardness. In the price-quality ratio, this steel is considered one of the best for knives with an optimal balance of edge retention, hardness and strength. Please note that S30V has a slightly more attractive analogue - S35VN, which is easier for manufacturers to work with thanks to niobium. Nevertheless, S30V has become widely used and is one of the gold standards in the world of knife steels.
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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.
Micarta-G10-Composite-materials-photo-2
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".
Ironwood - iron wood - handmade knives
Ironwood - iron wood - handmade knives
In nature, ironwood is extremely rare, therefore it occupies an honorable place in the Red Book. However, in terms of its properties, each iron tree is not inferior to the density of cast iron. Its bark can withstand gunfire, but it sinks hopelessly in water. It is worth noting that this is not a separate class of trees, but a whole group assembled from different species. It includes several dozen species of plants with unusually dense wood. They can be found on every continent. Moreover, raw materials are used both in the industrial industry and in medical practice.
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What is special about these trees?
It is quite difficult to recognize the "stone" breed of a perennial plant with the naked eye. Especially if they are on the verge of extinction. However, they are characterized by the following features:
- the age of such long-lived people is not less than 2 hundred years;
- wood fiber is resistant to corrosion processes and does not deteriorate under the influence of strong acids;
- the bark contains many tannins that protect their "hosts" from all kinds of parasites, as well as from the rot fungus;
- the log will definitely go under water, since the density of wood is 1 t / m³, taking into account the humidity of 12%, for this reason, such breeds grow quite slowly;
- the height of each exceeds 25 meters, and the girth of the trunk reaches more than 200 cm.
All these properties are necessary for an iron tree to survive in the harshest climatic conditions. Sharp temperature changes in Russia, African drought or humid European climate will not be able to harm this natural phenomenon. Such varieties of trees perfectly adapt to any adverse environment. For this, they are equipped with a considerable number of devices, starting from the unique structure of the trunk / roots and ending with the chemical composition of the bark. In this regard, they are widely used in production:
- furniture;
- building structures;
- cars;
- cosmetics;
- decorative elements;
- underwater equipment.
High-quality and original steel inserts are a wonderful decoration of exclusive and unique knives of the Studio of exclusive handmade knives FOMENKO KNIFES (Ukraine), which offers to order and buy online store https://knife.net.ua
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