Rockwell Hardness Results. 3-16 and 3-17-2026. M390 at 64 HRC?

Went ahead and combined yesterdays single test with today.

Verified on a 59.8 (Heretic) and 62.7(Lum+Sheepdog) HRC Verification Block.

Spyderco Lum Tanto M390 63.8 HRC

Kizer Sheepdog CPM-10V 63.1 HRC

Heretic Manticore E Elmax 59.4 HRC

Project update: I am now working with several big name YT channels to help promote our work. Check Metal Complex’s channel, he made a video on our testing.

I have several blades coming in currently:

Demko AD-20.5 in D2

Kizer Drop Bear in AEB-L

Kizer Drop Bear in 14C28N

Remette Camel in D2

Kershaw Bel Air in Magnacut

CJRB Pyrite in S90V

Vosteed Raccoon in 14C28N

Possible blades sent by Divo Knives

Possible blades sent by Poikilo

Possible blades sent by Kunwu

Possible blades sent by Asheville/Paragon

If anyone in here has a decently large following on Instagram and wants to reach out to various knife companies about getting some blades sent my way, feel free to DM me.

We will be working with knife companies on testing some blades sent in. We are aware of the possibility of them cherry picking. We don’t think this is a realistic possibility. \*But\* we will be adding an asterik to any data retrieved on blades sent in.

Once again, still at $10/blade. As well as shipping paid both ways. I am still asking that blades be removed from frames prior to shipping. This helps me immensely on time and headaches. Also removes the risk of me stripping you guys’s screws and/or breaking stuff. DM’s are always open for any inquiries!

I have new social media accounts if you guys are interested in following my work.

As always, thanks for the continued support in our project! 🫶