SPECIFICATIONS:
The name of the knife - WINTER handmade knife by the master of Fomenko Knifes studio, buy order in Ukraine
Knife type: Fixed blade
Brand: Studio of exclusive handmade knives FOMENKO KNIFES
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Steel brand: Blade - CPM S35VN was developed in 2009 by the American firm Crudible Industries. TO Rostyslav Dozlo
Steel sheet: One-piece, through-mounting on screed and epoxy resin
Blade Sharpening Angle: 35 Degree Pointed
Descents: Direct
Reduction: 0.1-0.2 mm
Blade hardness: 61-62 HRC
Overall length: 278mm
Blade length: 150mm
Blade width: 26 mm
Blade thickness: 4.4 mm
Grinding of the blade: The finish of the blade is manual longitudinal satin
Bolster and back material: Stainless steel
Length of the handle: 128 mm
Handle thickness: 25mm
Handle material: Fasteners - stainless steel, micarta, Carbon, mosaic foam, paracord
Handle color: Gray-silver
Handle Impregnation: None
Handle cover: None
Hole for a shoelace (for a lanyard): Yes
Temlyak: Yes
Scabbards: Natural vegetable tanned leather, finished with water-proof appreture and impregnated with fat-wax protective solutions, stitched with waxed thread. Hand-embossed texture and artistic coloring, in the middle of a wooden insert. Free suspension
Model: WINTER handmade knife by the master of Fomenko Knifes studio, buy order in Ukraine
Model number: 019
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.
Steel s35vn for knives - pros and cons
When choosing a knife, we first of all pay attention to the quality of the metal from which it is made. A good blade should be easy to sharpen, not rust, keep sharpening for a long time and at the same time cut perfectly. It is impossible to create an alloy that satisfies all these requirements as much as possible, because many of them contradict each other. The addition of chromium, which prevents the metal from corrosion, makes it softer , quickly losing sharpness.
Increasing the hardness by increasing the content of carbon and other additives at the same time leads to an increase in brittleness, micro-chips appear on the blade, and it quickly crumbles. Therefore, various grades of metal have been created, suitable for different purposes. The main task in the production of knife steel is to make it residually hard and at the same time strong in order to be most suitable for the purposes of the consumer.
Features of steel grade S35VN
The S35VN brand was developed in 2009 by the American company Crudible Industries based on the well-established S30V brand. Famous American designer Chris Reeve took part in the development of this brand. Both of these grades belong to the premium class of stainless steels and have a good combination of hardness and wear resistance.
This grade of metal belongs to martensitic alloys . Its structure is microscopic needle-shaped particles, unevenly spaced. Due to the stresses that arise in this case, such steel becomes very hard and durable.
Alloys like this one are amorphous , obtained by the powder method. The liquid melt containing iron, carbon, chromium and other additives is cooled with liquid nitrogen. Rapidly turning into a crystalline state, the liquid melt turns into powder. At the same time, carbides are distributed evenly in the powder particles, which leads to greater hardness and strength. At the next stage, the powder is heated and subjected to pressure, as a result it is sintered. The resulting alloy is pressed down with a press, and a finished product with excellent properties is obtained.
This technology is abbreviated as Crucible Particle Metallurgy , or CPM, and enjoys well-deserved recognition among knife experts. The metal produced by this method has many qualities that are suitable for knife blades.
Advantages of steel S35VN
The properties of any steel are determined by its composition and structure. The described grade of metal consists of the following components:
- The carbon content (C) is 1.4% , which provides the necessary hardness. Carbon is present in almost all steels.
- An important alloying additive is chromium (Cr). Its share in this composition is 14% . It is to chromium that the metal owes its chemical stability.
- An important component molybdenum (Mo) is 2% . It, like chromium, increases corrosion resistance.
- Vanadium (V) is added to the composition of the alloy in an amount of 3% to increase elasticity.
- The percentage of niobium (Nb) is only 0.5% , but it significantly improves the hardness and wear resistance.
The rest of the alloy is iron (Fe), which is the main component of any steel. The composition of the presented grade is almost similar to the composition of S30V, but it has added an important component - niobium (Nb). A well-chosen composition and advanced production technology give the finished product a number of important qualities, especially valuable in the manufacture of knife blades:
- The presence of niobium, vanadium and chromium carbides in the metal made it possible to increase hardness without loss of strength in comparison with such steel grades as 440C or D2.
- Blade stays sharper longer and less chipping than S30V. This is due to the fine-grained structure of the metal.
- The addition of niobium improves the ductility of the alloy , making it easier to sharpen the blade.
- In addition to chromium, which is present in any stainless steel, the grade in question contains molybdenum, which increases corrosion resistance .
- Important components vanadium and niobium increase the wear resistance of the metal . In addition, the presence of vanadium in the structure makes it resistant to impact loads.
Cons of steel S35VN
The disadvantages of this brand are in many ways the reverse side of its advantages:
- The production process has a fairly high cost , and therefore the selling price of products from this metal is not at all small. But if you buy such a knife, it will serve you flawlessly in the kitchen, and on a hike, and on hunting or fishing.
- "Rope tests" for knives from S35VN showed that this blade crumbles when cutting sufficiently abrasive materials , however, the cutting properties of the blade are almost not lost.
- This metal alloy has a sufficiently high hardness, so it is not easy to sharpen . Requires skill and good sharpening stones.
- Like all fairly hard grades, this material does not tolerate bending , so you need to be careful when wedging with such a blade.
- Although this grade is more impact resistant than S30V, it is not intended for cutting hard materials (wood or similar), which limits its use in field conditions.
Why buy a knife made of S35VN steel?
If you want to have a good knife, balanced in terms of hardness and strength, resistant to rust, then this steel is ideal for its blade. We must also not forget about the prestige of such an acquisition. Knives of this class have a beautiful design, an ergonomic handle, a variety of blade shapes for any request.
A blade made of such steel will be appreciated by your friends. But when choosing a blade, you must remember that there is no such alloy that would be ideal for any purpose. You need to know how you will be using your knife in order to choose the best option for your needs.
Price also matters and should be taken into account when choosing. A good thing that will serve you well for many years is unlikely to be cheap. But chasing the most expensive blade is not worth it either. In any case, a reliable assistant made of S35VN steel will not disappoint you.
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It is worth remembering that when using a knife for its intended purpose and with careful handling, the knife will serve you for a very, very long time.
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".
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
