New Knife.

[Greg]

I have just bought one of these on a whim, and was wondering if any of you guys have any thoughts about it.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....EWA:PIC&viewitem=&item=280134534315&rd=1&rd=1

 

[weaver]

I think those are 440 stainless (not a great knife metal) and sell here for around $10 US. Not sure where made but most likely China. Probably OK for a knock around camp knife.


DOH!, I should have dropped down and read the description.

 

[markheolddu]

Great looking knife Greg. looks nice and strong, I have a couple of Knives made of 440c With a bit of time and care it can take a great edge. Dont forget its not that long ago that 440c was top of the line.

Mark

 

[Shinken]

Yeah 440c isnt the best but neither is 01 and everyone seems to want that!

But heat treated properly it will hold a very good edge mate!

 

[Greg]

It was a spur of the moment buy because it looked quite nice and seemed quite useful. I'm not quite the master when it comes to knives.
I guess I'll have to wait and see!

 

[Dougster]

I've had a couple of 440C knives and been impressed. Backyard bushcraft had one from me - silly sharp and good edge retention.

I've just had a look - nice, it'll make a superb fish & game prep knife.

 

[firebreather]

Looks good to me and for that kind of money you cant go wrong.
Greg

 

[Draven]

I love the look of that..
Is it single bevel scandi?*
I'd be interested in a wee review once you've got your hands on it if you wouldn't mind Just sharpening, edge retention, stuff like that. I'm too skint to buy a fancy knife but wouldn't mind a change from my clipper

*EDIT: Apologies, didn't read carefully enough! Still, secondary bevels can be removed...