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Vargo Titanium Knives
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Vargo Titanium Knives
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Both of these Vargo knives are made from Japanese titanium alloy, a material that’s stronger and harder than pure titanium, and offers better edge retention without the use of a carbide coating. Each has a wharncliffe design for excellent point control and cutting power, and a light-sleek design that weighs just 1 ounce Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downMorrowind542
127
Aug 22, 2018
SloperI would imagine you sharpen it the same way you would a steel knife. It should be even easier given how soft the titanium is.
Sloper
16
Aug 22, 2018
Morrowind542Thank you. I don"t suppose the edge would last very long in the long run ie. after repeated use and subsequent sharpening.
Toxic
249
Jun 14, 2018
I second all the gentlemen below: these knives are crap. And advertisement is misleading - who compares titanium alloy to pure titanium? How about comparing it to cotton balls then? The very best titanium alloys are just too soft for knives, and pure titanium is just super soft.
PigmonkeY
1082
Jun 13, 2018
So, there are a few materials out there that work as this claims to, but this isn't it.
* - you never get pure titanium. Everything you've ever handled is already 6AL4V, which i assume is exactly what this is.
* - You can harden beta-ti to some extent, nitinol, or even dendritic cobalt. This is none of those things.
* - you never get pure titanium. Everything you've ever handled is already 6AL4V, which i assume is exactly what this is.
* - You can harden beta-ti to some extent, nitinol, or even dendritic cobalt. This is none of those things.
PigmonkeY
1082
Jun 14, 2018
iwendtFor everything your average person has had hands on, it's been GR5, most likely probably 6AL4V. most other grades of titanium are used in chemical processing, aerospace components and marine equipment, with the exception of GR4 titanium which is probably the only commercially pure titanium you may have had contact with, but only because it's used in things like medical implants.
So, unless you're a chemist, work on jet engines/airframes, or are an engineer on a ship, chances are you've never had contact with most other grades.
So, unless you're a chemist, work on jet engines/airframes, or are an engineer on a ship, chances are you've never had contact with most other grades.
Rexar5
284
Jun 11, 2018
Titanium sucks for knives. Don't buy this unless you are just into gimmicky titanium shit. It's not hard enough to make a good blade. If you're into the weight savings of ~20g over a similarlly sized steel knife, I might suggest taking a piss before you start your hike or bringing 20ml less water with you. In exchange for this, you'll get a more durable tool that will last longer than you will and will take far less work to maintain.
Possible exceptions: * You really like shooting fire at titanium and making it turn pretty colors * You're a saltwater diver and want something that will not corrode. Even in this case, there are highly corrosion resistant steels (H1 is a good one that is used in a lot of spyderco knives). I would still recommend a steel knife. Maybe one with a larger handle. This might be too small to easily use underwater in an emergency.
Possible exceptions: * You really like shooting fire at titanium and making it turn pretty colors * You're a saltwater diver and want something that will not corrode. Even in this case, there are highly corrosion resistant steels (H1 is a good one that is used in a lot of spyderco knives). I would still recommend a steel knife. Maybe one with a larger handle. This might be too small to easily use underwater in an emergency.
fhood
715
Jun 11, 2018
PSA: The blade is titanium. Titanium is not a great material for use as a blade. Ergo, this is primarily a novelty item.
Dibutil
1
Jun 11, 2018
HRC=50 - is it a joke or misprint? Too low. An average steak knife has at least HRC=55!
iwendt
113
Jun 14, 2018
HRC applies just fine. If they listed the Rockwell B hardness, most people would be even more confused since other knives all have their hardness listed as Rockwell C. That being said, I highly question that this is even 50 Rockwell C. Beta-C titanium which is one of only a few truly hardenable Ti alloys can't even reach that high on the scale and usually tops out at about 46.
veringratexc
4
Mar 20, 2018
The Spyderco Ladybug 3 Salt is lighter at 0.6 oz and made from H-1 steel that is supposedly 100% rust proof and holds a sharp cutting edge.
Rory_Dudley
17
Mar 18, 2018
They had my attention until I saw it was only hardened to Rockwell C 50. I didn't know they even made a knife that soft. You would spend all your time sharpening it. I will stick with my 1.8 oz Leatherman Micra keychain multi tool.
JonasO
197
Mar 21, 2018
Rory_DudleyThey don't make steel knives that soft; this is the limitation of working with titanium. Titanium is strong, but not hard. Certainly not hard enough to make a good blade.
Kavik
5531
Jun 11, 2018
JonasOPretty sure I've had some steel that soft... Think they were stamped as "Pakistan Steel" lol
But, seriously, this is ridiculously gimmicky. There's no need for a titanium blade that can't hold an edge, I don't care if you are one of these 'ultralight' fanatics... That's a dumb place to try to save yourself an ounce
But, seriously, this is ridiculously gimmicky. There's no need for a titanium blade that can't hold an edge, I don't care if you are one of these 'ultralight' fanatics... That's a dumb place to try to save yourself an ounce
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