Spyderco chef question

[AFG08]

I’m inching toward buying the Spydie Chef but then I came across a review that said the blade steel acquired scratches very easily. I understand it’s a tool and all that but that comment kind of deterred me. I’m not hard on my knives but at over $200 I’d like to keep the wear reasonable. Is this really any worse than the others? Thanks

[TazKristi]

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[Abyss_Fish]

Lc200n does get light scratches easier than other steels for sure. I’ve just sorta accepted it.

[Danke]

I'm 3+ years in on my original Spydiechef. Cut lots of food from chicken to fish to vegetables to pitting avocados and no scratches.

The only Stuff I have with visible scratches are the tool steel/carbon/SUS410 models.

Of course maybe I just need binoculars to get a better look.

[Matt Deaner]

Mine has fine scratches after several years of use but it still looks good. Any knife that gets used will get some scratches in my experience.

[Enactive]

The Chef is a favorite and gets better with use. The Ti handle shows wear at least as easily as the LC blade, but it ages gracefully if you like a little character.

If you expect it to not show use, you may be unhappy.

[VooDooChild]

The blade or the handle???

The blade doesnt scratch too bad.

The handle however does scratch pretty easily. "Snail trails" and all of that.

I actually like it for a user knife that I plan on keeping. Battle scars.

[capt.carl]

I know H1 scratches very easily. Lc200n I believe much less so. I think the wear looks awesome though!

[RazorSharp86]

What’s wrong with having scratches on a blade that you use and love?