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another Trinity knife beauty

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This blade is made of 440c steel, attached bolsters and heavy construction. The blade is 3 1/2" of cutting and overall 7 3/4"".
RC tested 57-58.
Curly Bubinga,mosaic pins and handmade sheath


Why 440C steel
"Grade 440C is capable of attaining, after heat treatment, the highest strength, hardness and wear resistance of all the stainless alloys." 440C is a great steel;
When you want an investment piece to have a high finish, hold it well, and hold it for decades and decades, 440C is the way to go. If you want a combat tactical and combat search and rescue knife, one that will not easily and readily rust, is tough and durable, and will not deteriorate if you neglect it, one that will be useful and dependable, one that has proven itself in marine salt water environments and desert sands, remember that 440C is the steel most often selected by my professional and military clients for these reasons. This is why it is industry's choice for corrosion resistant ball bearings, high wear valve seats, and abrasion-resistant shear and planer blades.

Knives marked just 440 are one of these cheapest knife steals made. There is a hugh differance between just 440 and 440C
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