SPECIFICATIONS:

The name of the knife: BUTCHER kitchen axe handmade by the master of the GARAGE ART studio, buy to order in Ukraine, steel X12MF, 59 HRC cryo
Knife type: Fixed blade
Brand: Studio of exclusive handmade knives GARAGE ART

A sharpened knife is not a cold weapon.

Our knives are very sharp, so open and use very carefully. We are not responsible for injuries related to the use of our knives.
Our products are intended for legal use only by responsible buyers. We will not sell our products to anyone under the age of 18.

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

X12MF: pros and cons, characteristics, reviews.

Knives made of X12MF steel can be bought at almost any store that sells hunting knives. We will tell you what exactly the abbreviation "X12MF" means, what chemical elements steel is made of, what it is good at, and whether it has any disadvantages in this material.

The simplest of the above is the chemical composition, the letters in the name denote the chemical elements that make up the steel:  X  - chromium,  M  - molybdenum,  F  - vanadium (it is not entirely obvious, but the letter B is used to denote tungsten). The number  12  , which follows X, indicates the percentage content of the main alloying element - in our case, chromium.

As in the case of most knife steels, it was not designed for the production of knives, but for: profile rollers, punching, rolling dies, drags and punches. Not the widest application in fact. But for a number of reasons, which we will talk about below, for the production of knives, steel "went in".

Chemical composition of X12MF steel

And now a little visual infographic about the percentage content of chemical elements in steel. As can be seen from the table, the three elements that form the name of X12MF (besides iron, obviously) are the most abundant.

In our case, Chromium is responsible for the alloying of steel, which is why it is so common and has a relatively low price. Chromium increases hardness and strength, and also makes steel corrosion resistant.

Characteristics of steel X12MF

If you have already visited various knife sites, then you are perfectly familiar with such a characteristic as HRC, if not, then I will make a small explanation of HRC - it is the hardness on the Rockwell scale, the higher it is, the stronger the steel, and the longer it keeps sharpening, the fluctuation of this characteristic maybe from 40 with a little in the Chinese stamping to 65-70 in the Japanese samurai katana.

Knives made of X12MF steel have HRC ranging from 61 to 64 units. Our products are produced with HRC 62. Taking into account the composition described above and the chemical elements used, X12MF is very easy to process, has good hardenability and wear resistance. Foreign analogs of X12MF:  D2, K110, Z160  , Chinese  Cr12MoV  .

Steel X12MF pros and cons

Well, now let's move on to the most important pros and cons of the X12MF for the end user.

Pros:

• The cutting edge can be sharpened to the sharpness of razors. It will keep sharpening for an extremely long time.
• Adjusting the knife will not cause problems - a diamond bar or a belt with GOI paste will return the knife to its factory sharpness.
• The strength of 62 units speaks for itself, the knife will easily cope with opening cans and cutting through hard wood and bone.
• High characteristics for a low price. Knives cheaper than $100 are considered inexpensive, which is easily done at the current exchange rate of the American currency.

Of course, we will not ignore the cons either, they will be found in 99% of cases if you look for them well.

Cons:

• The hardness of the knife makes it not the fastest thing to fix in  hiking conditions  , but this is the price for sharpening that lasts a long time.
• Steel is intended for cutting, chopping large bones is not recommended. The knife will not crack, but chips on the cutting edge are possible.
• Steel does not rust, but it cannot be said that all liquids are in vain. Lemon juice that is not wiped from the blade will leave traces. Editing the knife will eliminate this aesthetic defect, but it will take a lot of time.

Results:

• Good value for money.
• Keeps sharpening for a long time, but takes time to edit.
• Requires minimal care, not intended for chopping and throwing.
• Capable of handling tasks from a picnic to professional hunting.

Reviews of knives made of X12MF steel.

You've probably seen a lot of sites with a lot of rave reviews about materials and knives. We did not invent anything and simply collected the most interesting things that are written on forums dedicated to knives. You may have already seen some of the reviews on primary sources.

Well, you can buy a knife made of Knife steel CPM-S90V. Composition and properties. on our website knife.net.ua or by contacting us by phone +380961711010

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 DO THESE COMPOSITE MATERIALS DIFFER FROM EACH OTHER?

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

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Micarta material is an electrically 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 using various electrically insulating papers, fabric (mainly flax of natural or artificial origin), or other materials of 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 in the 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.

Micarta 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 base for printed circuit boards. The material also has a sheet-like pressed structure, which consists of a paper base with the addition of impregnation from phenol-aldehyde or epoxy resin.

Linen-based micarta has a more attractive optical effect when the fibers are sanded. After sanding, the surface can be polished or sandblasted. In the first version, the surface of the material will be smooth, silky, warm and pleasant to the touch. In the second, the material becomes rough and has a matte finish, in addition, it holds securely in the hand and does not slip.

Key features of Micarta:

• increased water resistance;
• excellent resistance to temperature changes;
• strength to mechanical processing;
• dense structure that does not absorb odors;
• the microrelief of the material does not slip in the hand even on a wet surface;
• a tight fit to the blade, which leaves no gaps at all and prevents food residues and harmful microorganisms from accumulating.

G10 is a lightweight, hard and fairly rigid composite material with a textured surface, which is mainly used in the manufacture of handles of both folding pocket knives and fixed blade knives. 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.

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 various colors, including 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 G10:

• high stability of basic properties during temperature fluctuations;
• withstands high impact 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, G10 material has higher fire resistance, although it is not a non-combustible material, has higher compressive, bending, impact and tear strength, and is also simpler and more budgetary in production. At the same time, G10 is inferior in terms of "tack" in wet conditions, and also, tactilely, feels less "natural".