I'm liking the more robust style that Couch and Yacqueli posted. What is the advantage of the composite blade on that JYD?
Does anyone have experience with Lone Wolf knives? Specifically the Blackfoot? I'm not against paying more for a higher quality steel. I want this sucker to last.
The G10 Scales are amazing! G10 in general is great stuff, and the checkering they did feels really good. Grips when wet and isn't too rough.
The two part blades utilize a harder, longer wearing and more expensive steel (CPMD2) for the blade edge and a cheaper tougher steel (still great stuff) (Sandvik 13C26 stainless) for the backbone of the blade. Helps keep things sharper longer, tougher and cheaper.
This is what Kershaw has to say about the JYD II
DESCRIPTION:
The new made-in-the-USA Junkyard Dog features stainless-steel construction for heavy-duty performance. The blade is Sandvik 13C26, a stainless chromium steel that provides high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance. The handle of the JYD I is 410 stainless steel for impact strength and corrosion resistance. The JYD II has lighter weight G-10 scales attached to a sturdy steel frame. A new one-handed, index-finger opening system first builds up pressure and then pops the blade up out of the handle for easy deployment by either left- and right-handed knife users. A locking liner secures the blade in place, while a removable pocket clip keeps the JYD close at hand.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Made in the USA
Steel: Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle: Textured grey G-10
Blade Length: 3 3/4 in. (9.8 cm)
Closed Length: 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm)
Overall Length: N/A
Weight: 5.2 oz.
FEATURES:
• Locking Liner
• Pocket Clip