05-10-2018, 12:05 PM
HERE is a link to chemical composition (C- .55-.65% ; Cr-14.5- 18?% ; Mn- 1%) with comments and comparisons of CHROMOVA 18 to AUS6, possibly with addition of Cr.
The thing that is most surprising and beyond anything I've ever seen is the thinness of the bevels you're working with, Mr. KG. I don't think I've ever heard of medium carbon stainless steel taken to such low angles. Did you really see something recommending 15° included for Global knives?
I would expect no thinner than 15°/side. In fact, 15dps is normally reserved for higher carbon/hardness blades of RHC 60+. It's amazing that your data seems to fly in the face of commonly held beliefs.
Also, very interesting that 10dps resists rolling with SET, but 8dps is deformed by BESS media. It's hard to understand that maximum edge retention and edge failure are within 2dps.
Your discoveries are totally remarkable and unique. Thank you very much for your outstanding dedication!
The thing that is most surprising and beyond anything I've ever seen is the thinness of the bevels you're working with, Mr. KG. I don't think I've ever heard of medium carbon stainless steel taken to such low angles. Did you really see something recommending 15° included for Global knives?
I would expect no thinner than 15°/side. In fact, 15dps is normally reserved for higher carbon/hardness blades of RHC 60+. It's amazing that your data seems to fly in the face of commonly held beliefs.
Also, very interesting that 10dps resists rolling with SET, but 8dps is deformed by BESS media. It's hard to understand that maximum edge retention and edge failure are within 2dps.
Your discoveries are totally remarkable and unique. Thank you very much for your outstanding dedication!