One of the things I really like about VG-10 is that it holds a hair-popping edge for a good while. S30V may hold a working edge longer, but it loses the hair-popping edge fairly quick.
What other steels will hold a hair-popping edge as long as, or longer than, VG-10?
Steels that hold a hair-popping edge?
Steels that hold a hair-popping edge?
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Junior avatar courtesy of dialexSequimite wrote:I use knives. I collect experiences.
I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.
Actually, that hasn't really been my experience with ZDP-189.ChrisR wrote:Dare I say ZDP-189? :D
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Junior avatar courtesy of dialexSequimite wrote:I use knives. I collect experiences.
I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.
3V
I have a Bark River fixed blade made from this stuff that I have had and used for a while which still has its original razor edge. Never had to sharpen it once. 3V is some amazing stuff and holds an edge longer light years above anything I have ever used. It will be a good day when Spyderco finally ventures into folders with that steel. It takes holding an edge to a whole new level in my opinion.
I have a Bark River fixed blade made from this stuff that I have had and used for a while which still has its original razor edge. Never had to sharpen it once. 3V is some amazing stuff and holds an edge longer light years above anything I have ever used. It will be a good day when Spyderco finally ventures into folders with that steel. It takes holding an edge to a whole new level in my opinion.
440V seems to stay nasty sharp for awhile. 9cr13mov will take a really nasty edge and holds it fairly well for a economy steel.S30V does fairly well for me......and oh D2 of course! I haven't really been all that impressed with 154cm yet, but the only knife I have with it is a ManixII. Could just be the blade grind.
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8C,VG10, 13C, & 14C Sandvik steels, Aus 6 & 8, AEBL, El Max, CPM 154, etc.
3V, Vascowear, 52100, 1080&1084, White & blue ( Hitachi), W1&2, etc.
3V, Vascowear, 52100, 1080&1084, White & blue ( Hitachi), W1&2, etc.
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Upcoming Tuff will use it.dirtpig67 wrote:3V is some amazing stuff and holds an edge longer light years above anything I have ever used. It will be a good day when Spyderco finally ventures into folders with that steel.
sal wrote:I'm pleased to say that we nmow have a maker for the "Tuff". The steel is on it's way (CPM-3V), the design is complete, and we're finally in motion.
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There are no pictures yet as they are still in prototype testing stages.. but I'm hoping that soon a preproduction model will be viewable, or perhaps I will make it out to a knife show where it is being displayed.. Curious about the design - I'm sure Ed has come up with something people will enjoy.
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Catamount- If you are only referring to Spyderco offerings then there is already good information here. If you are asking about cutlery steel in general there are a couple of things to consider. I would say the acuteness of the edge would make a bit of a difference. More importantly, pay attention to the heat treat. It is my experience that the treatment makes a world of difference in regards to edge retention. I have had 1095 knives that required sharpening/touch-ups after mild use. On the other hand, I have some 1095 knives that need very little retouching. There is one fixed blade in particular that I have been processing hickory with all season long. It has been through each bonfire and lump charcoal prep session. I have not retouched this knife once. It shaves like the day it came out of the box. Different manufacturer - different heat treat. This post was a little lengthy, but maybe you will find some of it useful. I'm sure I'll be corrected, but it's hard to argue with actual hands-on experience. Thanks for your time.
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I've tested every steel that I can get my hands on, and in my personal experience, S90V and CPM M-4 are in a league completely by themselves. :)
Nothing else even comes close.
I haven't had the opportunity to try 9V, 110V or 125V yet, but from their chemical properties, they should equal or even surpass S90V and M-4.
I sure wish Sal would make Mules and Militaries in those three steels. :p
Nothing else even comes close.
I haven't had the opportunity to try 9V, 110V or 125V yet, but from their chemical properties, they should equal or even surpass S90V and M-4.
I sure wish Sal would make Mules and Militaries in those three steels. :p
Basically, I would like an alternative to S30V for Golden (and Taiwan) :spyder: s that has similar properties to VG-10:
Is easy to sharpen to a very fine edge
Holds that very fine edge for a good amount of time
Has excellent corrosion resistance
I just got a CTS-XHP Manix 2, and can finally test this steel for myself. Judging by my first impressions, it may be just what I'm looking looking for.
Is easy to sharpen to a very fine edge
Holds that very fine edge for a good amount of time
Has excellent corrosion resistance
I just got a CTS-XHP Manix 2, and can finally test this steel for myself. Judging by my first impressions, it may be just what I'm looking looking for.
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I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.
Gotta' keep the customers happyJNewell wrote:Wow, the shoemaker's children going barefoot??? :eek: :p
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Junior avatar courtesy of dialexSequimite wrote:I use knives. I collect experiences.
I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.