Gerry McGinnis
Member
I`m unsure how you consider these steels to be RWL-34 and PMC27. RWL-34 has the same elements as ATS-34. It is normally a powder steel with very small grain size. Its also very clean. You can use this steel to make larger blades but a softer temper, like 54-56 would be needed. ATS-34 will be a bit more silver in color also.
I don't consider them to be the same, because they aren't. Similar, sure! Same? No. Damasteel (The comany AND the martensitic version of their damacus) uses RWL34 and PMC27. Not ATS-34 and 12C27.
More silver in color? Man, I haven't heard something that good since the last gunshow I went to!
Please come over to CK&G and enlighten us with all of your greatness and knowlege that you have gained with over 20 years in the industry. There are a few professional knifemakers over there with equal to nearly double that experience, and I think they would love to learn from you. You aught to register there using the MRPAPA handle too. I checked the membership list, and you aren't a member there under that handle. I use my real name on every forum I have ever joined, so I am kind of easy to find. I'm not as famous as you though, so I guess I don't need to hide my identity.
Gerry