Personally, I wouldn't buy a coated one(unless it was PVD Purple).
As for S30V vs VG-10, I'd choose VG-10 100% of the time. To me, it performs way better in the field than S30V.
S30V is nice, but the edge retention isn't enough to overcome VG-10's sharpening response.
I've passed on knives because of S30V. I've never passed on a knife because of VG-10.
If I didn't have LC200N, VG-10 would be my favorote all around steel. (LC200N is the champ in my book)
You should try a Vanax blade. :D
I've never passed on a knife because the blade is S30V, even though I prefer steels like LC200N (and now Vanax), or M390 and it's US made analogs on the other end of the spectrum. I wouldn't mind a thinner blade stock VG-10 Native 5 LW though.
I really want too, I just don't have the cashola to get a custom right now.
If Spyderco decides to make a Mule or something, I'd be all over it!
I was looking at buying some Vancron SC, but it was $700 for enough steel(raw steel) to make two knives! O.o
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Blacked out Cruwear versions of all of these Seki models would be fantastic. Or even just TiCN coated Cruwear with a different color FRN like Foliage, OD, etc. Add the Jester, Dragonfly, and Wharnies to this list as well
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Blacked out Cruwear versions of all of these Seki models would be fantastic. Or even just TiCN coated Cruwear with a different color FRN like Foliage, OD, etc. Add the Jester, Dragonfly, and Wharnies to this list as well
I would be happy with VG10. It’s time tested & has worked
well for me the past 13 years. I like that it’s easy to sharpen and the edge lasts pretty long.
