Always concerned with HRC on Italian knives. Really like them, have several but HRC has been an issue in the past. Thanks for the review Jerad. (Hope you’re able to get the HRC Tester soon.)

I love Lionsteel machine quality over the last 2 years. They also started to raise the HRC on new models we should start rolling out over the coming months.

@ScrubLordJenkins

21 күн бұрын

I was going to say. The only reason ive avoided Italian knives is because ive heard they tend to have soft steel

@bornonthebattlefront4883

21 күн бұрын

If they hit even 59-61 on their M390 and such That would be an improvement for sure, especially when they have been known for some 57 HRC blades Ig we will just have to see But as it stands now Lion steel isn’t on my horizon just yet

@achimgeist5185

21 күн бұрын

I own a Myto special edition in K390 and it is at 64 hrc.

@Cid_1

21 күн бұрын

@@bornonthebattlefront4883 Yeah they hit 59-61 on M390. The one that came out at around 58hrc was like 7 years ago (and that's a 1 blade sample). When most companies had shitty heat treats. Lionsteel and most Italian Maniago companies use Trattamenti Termici Todesco SAS for their heat treatment. The companies say the desired range and the third party heat treating company, follows the given protocols to get there.

I managed to snag a Spymyto, and although the detent is on the lighter side, I love it. Lionsteel did a great job on it in my opinion.

@stevenlachance8576

21 күн бұрын

Got one as well like it better without the flipper tab. Have not done anything to test the steel. Look forward to someone doing so

@S8NSAYS

21 күн бұрын

@@stevenlachance8576 I love the looks of it without the tab!

I grabbed one of these 6 months ago and I love it

Magnacut HRC is listed as 60.5 - 62.5HRC But that's on all models including fixed blades. I read recently the HRC was raised but can't remember to what, I believe 62-64HRC on the models I was looking at. it was folders at least.

I can honestly say that the Lionsteel TM1 is one of the baddest knives in my collection. It's hard to top the odd combination of an integral lockback on bearings. I believe it was Apostle P that said it "opens with the authority of a 12 gauge", & he wasn't lying. Though I've yet to see any torture tests, I'd go as far as to say that it likely rivals tri-ad lock knives in the strength department.

The removably flipper started with the TRE and in an attempt to comply with faschist laws. They caught on people don't always like flippers so the option to remove it became very atractive. On the TRE you could screw the flipper on the spot where the thumb disc would go and it works EXTREMELY well as an Emerson Wave feature.

@vascularpete

21 күн бұрын

Define fascist

Like the removable…and dig that detent audio. It’s amazing how used to “Great” clips I get. Then I see others n think…Sheesh copy Neeves why don’t ya . Master..top ta bottom.❤ Cheers

Hats off to Lionsteel. I can appreciate any company foreign or US stepping it up.

I’ve been looking for new videos of this knife every day ever since I ordered it. It seems very underrated. Cool that you got it too!

I'm happy to see you finally get a lionsteel. Please do the 4 year awarded TRE G10 from their lineup. It's the cheapest M390 that looks amazing. I can personally vouch that they have great tech support.

I really like Lion Steel knives. Recently they've had some good looking designs

I just can't get into the folding steak knives but this is pretty cool.

Having the option to keep or remove the flipper is a huge improvement! I won't buy some knives simply because they have a flipper tab.

63 HRC was the goal from Lionsteel on this knife. I've asked Tools for Gents about it.

I think they are running them at a decent HRC on a lot of there magnacut but not sure on this one

brotha jerad/jman, great blade n vid there bro, ive never personally heard of this comapny but i am learning from you bro , i love em slicety n dicey , thanks > tom !

If lionsteel and mkm or whatever itialian companies would adjust their HRC for almost every steel they use, they would be absolutely amazing! They have everything else except for hard steel

love the removable flipper

No ​​companies are making a 3.5 inch hollow grind wharncliffe why?

I only have 1 in the sr22, fabulous orange aluminum integral. Might not get another example as this collection wraps up, I didn't insist on a 64 hrc but that'd be cool if all the Italian brands got so sick of hearing about it that they found a way and got it together heh heh. I think the same fellow designed both, sr22 is exquisite in hand

I had the sr2 a point while back which was an integral and it was just ok. It was also the aluminum version. The sleipner steel just ok in performance. But this model I really like the look of.

Really like the look of this knife!

Lionsteel makes some good looking knives. i just wish they would step up their HT and wonky QC.

Unrelated question - is there a rough relationship between diamond stropping paste aggregate size in microns and whetstone grit?

@foxx4447

21 күн бұрын

Google - jewel clark sanding conversion chart You’ll get a table with mesh/grit/micron equivalents

I like this knife, however the lock bar gap looks weird imo lol...

So glad LS moved over from Sleipner to Magnacut a few years back.

I carry a Lionsteel knife rather often in my rotation. Really good knives.

They appear to be very well made but until we see testing on their HRC (because of historically horrible heat treats) then its definatly a no go for me especially at premium prices. Especially on a steel like magnacut. Otherwise build quality is on point and the removable flipper is a nice touch along with the tool. Main attraction for me is the steel though but for some aestethic and build quality comes first all depends what you like. Thanks for the great vid and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.

They make awesome slip joints.

Lionsteel's best model is the ROK. It has all their best features, my favorite being the spring clip that hides in the handle (H.WAYL). Action isn't fantastic and the heat treat is questionable, but otherwise I like my ROK.

Not jimping what's up with that's😮

I know that theyre integrals, but shouldnt there be no holes in the "backepacer" area so theres more confort for tougher cuts? I thought that was the whole point of it

@just9911

21 күн бұрын

Integrals are meant as a flex as much as the performance benefits (can make the pivot amazing as everything stays aligned correctly, much easier servicing, eliminates points of failure). As far as this model is concerned, I highly doubt that most buyers will try it for heavy use anyway. It’s meant more as an edc gentleman’s folder.

I've been ignored them. Always loved many of their models although they're a bit more than I'm usually willing to spend on a blade. Might bite the bullet eventually but there's several models of theirs I've had my eye on.

J'aime beaucoup cette compagnie pour leurs pliants et leurs fixes qui travaille très bien. D'ailleurs d'autres compagnies font fabriquer chez Lion Steel.

Looks dope

I like the integral aspect. Not a big fan of Lionsteel, but they're making some decent moves lately.

Can you do a video on good knives under like 100 bucks

Needs hollow grind, I’d bet that the steel is sub 62 HRC. Really needs the hollow grind.

Love it!

Smooth aluminium looks slippery

I really don't like narrow frame locks.

i agree

They could get ahead of the game if they would just start putting all lockbar cutouts on the inside!

Not a fan of the way they mounted the clip

Lionsteel improvement… but my crusade with Italian Customer Service continues… 😂

I love lionsteel knives made to actually be used for a lifetime not especially this model

I’m just so tired of short comings, no matter the design they could make it banger.

Looks really thick behind edge probably not much of a slicer more like a hinderer or sebenza.edit You pointed that out right after I typed this lol. Note to self wait to comment until end of video 😂

I have a hard time trusting Italian magnacut....

We're all ignoring Smith and Wesson knives, and it is not fair!! 😂

@ghostkeeper5910

22 күн бұрын

They sold 10,000 smith and Wesson knives off Amazon in one week bro lol most sold knife on the planet bc ppl have no idea what they can get in china made budget knives for under $50 lol only people ignoring smith and Wesson knives are real knaf ppl 👊🏻

Thanks for sharing bro

Not trusting the heat treat.

BG BANG😊

To each their own. With that said, I'll take my $26 Ganzo out with me for a day of chores and I'll cut anything you can cut with this $175+ knife. At the end of the day, I might have to spend 2-minutes stropping my ingot D2 back to full sharpness. I'm happy that some are happy with such knives, but I'm happy with an attractive, capable tool that tickles that knife-blade-nerve we all share.

@davidheath2427

21 күн бұрын

Not sure you have any idea what is tickling my life nerves . But they don't come in D2 . But if thats your thing that's great .

They probably heat treat the blade around 55HRC 😢

Meh

It is very beautiful, but out of budget for me. I can't spend more than €80 on an industrially manufactured knife. This is my psychological limit. I could spend €300, but for a unique knife from an artisan blacksmith. A 100% hand made and assembled knife that I would fall in love with, being able to have it in my hands before buying it. So not on the Internet, but at a knife fair, for example. And if my bank account allows me at the same time too ! 😅 Love makes you blind, but not for factory-made knives.