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Is San Mai III steel actually as good as Cold Steel says it is, or is it just kind of average?
Available with Japanese VG-10 San Mai III steel, or with American CPM 3-V High Carbon Steel blades, it features a broad blade that's been flat ground to achieve the ideal blade cross-section and edge geometry for hunting application.
Hundreds of years ago, Japanese bladesmiths employed this technique to forge their katana, or samurai swords. They used a hard steel in the centers of their swords and a softer steel on the outer edges. This combination of steels made the blades both supple and incredibly sharp.
Zimmerman showcases his san-mai talent in a beautiful fixed-blade fighter with a ball-bearing san-mai blade and an ancient walrus ivory handle. With inch lengths of nine for the blade and 14.5 overall, the fighter flaunts contrast between light and dark. The san-mai blade’s distinctive pattern and the integrity of the cutting edge are well ...
12 sty 2017 · Hello all our December topic is san mai steel. The Japanese originally used this construction method in their swords, nowadays it has been taken to new heights. So lets see some blades that you have made.
From its broad clip point and hand honed, razor sharp blade to its extra sturdy non-slip handle, the Trail Master is built to perform! Popular with hunters and survival experts as well as with military personnel who appreciate a larger fixed blade that can serve multiple roles in hard conditions, the Trail Master is a rugged Bowie that will be ...
The Japanese VG-1 San Mai III steel features a broad blade that's been flat ground to achieve the ideal blade cross-section and edge geometry for hunting application. Carefully honed to razor sharpness, its edge cuts effortlessly while its dropped point simplifies the chore of field dressing and skinning.
