BG-42

[Rookie]

I have heard a little bit about this steel. Could anyone tell me more about this steel. Does spyderco use it?



In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

[Tightwad]

Rookie, go over the "Bladeforums.com" and to a search on this steel.
You'll come up with days & days worth of info on it. Oh yes, No, I don't
think spyderco has ever used this steel.

[Carlos]

Not yet...

[yog]

It's a brutishly strong steel, can achieve a very sharp edge and holds it very well. It feals a lot like CPM-440v and can be as difficult to sharpen. It's a bit "toothy", so it makes a great steel for outdoor knives.

BG-42 has been used on the prototype for Spyderco's upcoming Ocelot, and rumours have it that it is likely to make it into the production model.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[sal]

BG-42 is a VIM / VAR stainless ball bearing steel. Very good edge retention, very good corrosion resistance. Somewhat expensive.

We've got a bit of it in Golden. Still deciding what to put it in.

sal

[yog]

Hey Sal, how about using it on a run of SS PE Delicas ?

I know it wont happen, but I can always dream <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."