Slickbald Report post Posted September 22, 2009 I need a new head knife. I'm not spending a dime on stainless steel blades. Does anyone out there make a head knife with high carbon tool steel? I'm looking for a Rockwell above 55. Pretty doesn't count- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D.A. Kabatoff Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Hi Chris, not sure if you've heard of D2 steel but it makes for a very nice head knife blade. It has a high chromium content which allows it to be sharpened to a very sharp edge and to maintain it's edge longer than most steels. I have some knives that came from the current Gomph-Hackbarth company that use this steel and am very happy with them. If you're interested, call Lonnie at (520)642-3891 I think they are selling for $95.00 now. Darc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickbald Report post Posted September 22, 2009 I was hoping for some cobalt, but chromium is a good second. I'll give them a call- thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Slickbald, I highly recommend calling Bob Douglas at Douglas Tools. He carries several of the old brands and is very knowledgable. He knows when they're good or not and how to keep them that way. I now use old Gomphs and Rose knives for the very reason you stated. Hope this helps.... Douglas Tools 307-737-2222 Sheridan, WY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted September 23, 2009 I was hoping for some cobalt, but chromium is a good second. I'll give them a call- thanks! I had a Colbalt steel round knife once and was not very happy with it. Cutting heavy leather would make the blade chip. They were very small chips that you had to see with a magnify glass but chips none the less. Got tired of having to hone the blade after this happened. Finnally sold it. I would like to see some of the new Gomph knifes. I hope they are at the show in Indanapois. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickbald Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Good info on the cobalt- My cobalt skinning knife (Dawson Knives, Durango CO) hasn't had that issue, but it's a different application. I bought a Hackbarth 5" with the D2 tool steel. Looking forward to it's arrival! Thanks for the guidance all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
