02-21-2018, 10:14 AM
Thanks for the excellent responses everyone. In consideration of the thread title "Where do knife steels come from?" we're just happy that everyone showed us a little respect and didn't answer "The stork brought them.". Thanks for the thought Mark but I'm very accustomed to one-sided conversations at home. Usually I'm listening though.
We learned something here. Didn't know about SV30 and so glad to find out. It's interesting to think about. At the early stages of civilization, things that cut were vital to survival and the propagation of the species. Stands to reason that many early metal compounds and processes were designed specifically to improve these cutting tools. Today, it seems as if we have attached ourselves to the skirts of industry. That's okay though. Many of the same attributes that make for long lasting injection molds make for excellent cutting edges as well.
Speaking for me as opposed to "we" I grew up with the repurposing of materials. We all know for what purposes diesel fuel and gasoline were formulated. My dad, E.J., thought they made an excellent charcoal lighter fuel when blended 50/50. He was right. It never failed and as a bonus, imparted a certain "petrochemical" flavor to all our steaks. He endured multiple "one-sided" conversations about that with my mom. That's where I learned that we may have to listen but it doesn't mean we have to change our ways.
We learned something here. Didn't know about SV30 and so glad to find out. It's interesting to think about. At the early stages of civilization, things that cut were vital to survival and the propagation of the species. Stands to reason that many early metal compounds and processes were designed specifically to improve these cutting tools. Today, it seems as if we have attached ourselves to the skirts of industry. That's okay though. Many of the same attributes that make for long lasting injection molds make for excellent cutting edges as well.
Speaking for me as opposed to "we" I grew up with the repurposing of materials. We all know for what purposes diesel fuel and gasoline were formulated. My dad, E.J., thought they made an excellent charcoal lighter fuel when blended 50/50. He was right. It never failed and as a bonus, imparted a certain "petrochemical" flavor to all our steaks. He endured multiple "one-sided" conversations about that with my mom. That's where I learned that we may have to listen but it doesn't mean we have to change our ways.