Blade destruction... any takers?

[Dave Barker]

Anyone want to destroy a blade??

Hi I’ve been given a good offer on blades from a guy in the UK. He’ll make them to my design, but I do not know his work.

He makes the blades from old files and wrought iron and means that after the blade is quenched it doesn’t need tempering. This leaves a large bit of doubt as to how good the blades actually are in real life.

The blades are stick tang and he is going to send one over to me. He has given me full rights to test to destruction, sharpen, re sharpen, and basically abuse. :shock: :twisted:

Before I commit myself to using this guys blades in my knives I need the one he is sending tested.

The handle can just be made of tape for this purpose. I’d need a written result of all the tests done and the overall opinion.

Any takers.. I’m sure you lot would enjoy it. Blade should be with me in about 4-5 days.?

[Justin Time]

I think Sargey's the man for that job.......

Justin :roll:

[Hoodoo]

Yeah, I'll second that one. :-D

[PC2K]

another vote for sargey !

[sargey]

:-D lol

dave, if you get stuck, i promise i'll give it a proper sensible hard working but practical review. fully documented, with photo's.

sometimes stuff/knives break when i hold 'em :roll: can't my help it.

cheers, and.

[Dave Barker]

They just break........ hmmmmmm

once I get the blade then i'll send it.

I dare not try to fir them into knives and then try to sell them if they are no good.

As soon as i get it I'll PM you.

Thanks

[sargey]

8-) i'll look forward to it!

cheers, and.

[ESpy]

Dave - is taking the blade up to critical temp, quenching it in water then hitting it with a hammer in some way an unfair test? :twisted:

[Dave Barker]

:f: I would think so...... let me think about that one