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The good stuff: 7075 aluminum. Magnesium. Bronze. 316/416 stainless for parts. G10, micarta, stag, burl woods. Blade Steels: A2, D2, 52100, 3V, S30V, S35VN, M4, 154CM/ATS34, M390. Cordura, waxed cotton, veg-tan leather, TPU. Quality webbing (nylon or polyester), scuba webbing, biothane. Top quality buckles, fittings, and fasteners. Cerakote. Parkerize. Hard Anodize. Tier-1, name brand medical supplies. Cordage: Bank line. Polyester rope (dry), static, and accessory line. Tempered glass. Sapphire crystal (watches). Rated immersion sealed. Argon purged optics. Full coatings. Phase correction. HD or better glass. Schott glass. Flourite. Apochromatic. Wide field.
With restraint: Titanium, kydex, powder coat (it chips), carbon steels (for anything, not just knives), rubber, Velcro, high polishes, ripstop, carbon fiber, logos, molle gear, camouflage, stampings, adhesives.
No interest in: Paracord anything. Copper and brass. Damascus. Precious metals or gems on practical items. PLEASE stop putting bottle openers on frickin’ everything.
Things I watch for: Too heavy, bulky, angular, or big.. Country of origin. Warranty. Availability of tests and reviews. Brand.
Aug 7, 2018
D.Stein
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billcGreat suggestions!
Oct 4, 2018
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