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I like FFG knives. They are better slicers. Don't need the purported extra strength in a saber grind. Still, I can live with either. Will a FFG in a harder steel get more actual work done compared to your VG10? Probably not. VG10 is great in that it's relatively easy to sharpen and stays sharp prett...

Jeez.. I'm still back on how amazing the M390 was. Guess CPM s110V is the one I'm most eager to abuse next.

mongatu wrote:Pretty quick after my first M390 Mule arrived, I was so impressed with the steel I ordered another and am looking forward to the forthcoming M390 Milie and Para 2 which I have pre-ordered. I'm also surprised the M390 Mule didn't sell out faster.

Yep.. after the Mule had to order the M390 millie.

When my M390 mule arrived, I went through the normal routine with a factory knife on the DMT stones. Followed this with some diamond paste and finally a strop with CrO2. This thing really took an edge. Spent some time cutting some thin cardboard strips (used in starting the charcoal grill) and didn'...

While not providing the answer to your question, thought I would provide some additional feedback. I got the Halpern #4 for my M390 MULE. Good company to work with. They have a nice form follows function look and as much as I enjoy the aesthetic of an artful tool, I don't find myself wishing for fig...

I see two questions:
- Does steel matter all that much?
- Which steel is best?

Yes. If you know to ask, it matters.

ZDP>S35V>154CM.

ZDP should be about the same as your brown millie with CTS-XHP.

Of course.. you could hold out for M390.

She appreciates that I share my purchases with her. While knives are not the most expensive hobby, it's everyone's responsibility to maintain family finances and open communication fosters trust. She listens when I talk about CPM M4, M390, and S90V. She is interested because I am. I do not try to be...

If you go through life viewing everything as a simple appliance, you are going to miss out on many of the cool things life has to offer. Why have a Delica with smooth operation, quality construction, and competent steel when all you really need is a $8.95 box cutter? Life is short. It doesn't take e...