Best Seki K390
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Re: Best Seki K390
I have all of them and they’re all fantastic…IMO, they fall something like this:
Stretch
Police
Endela
Endura, Delica, Dragonfly
We’re talking 1a, 1b, 1c, etc. They’re all incredible…I just so happen to prefer the stretch and the P4
Stretch
Police
Endela
Endura, Delica, Dragonfly
We’re talking 1a, 1b, 1c, etc. They’re all incredible…I just so happen to prefer the stretch and the P4
Crucarta: Shaman (x2), Manix 2, Lil Native, Delica, GB2 & PM2
Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. “15v-arta” Shaman. REC Manix. K-carta Endura, P4, Dragonfly and Delica.
Favorites: Shaman, Sage 5 lightweight, Sheeps Caribbean, Manix, Endela and all things Stretch
Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. “15v-arta” Shaman. REC Manix. K-carta Endura, P4, Dragonfly and Delica.
Favorites: Shaman, Sage 5 lightweight, Sheeps Caribbean, Manix, Endela and all things Stretch
Re: Best Seki K390
WilliamMunny wrote: ↑Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:34 pmI know people say steels like 15v and K390 are hard to sharpen but if you have an appropriate stone (diamond or CBN) then how much difference is there really? Isn’t the same basic sharpening principles universal regardless of the steel?Paraguy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:37 pmHe seems determined enough. As long as he uses diamonds or cbn he should be ok. I personally find that k390 apexes quite nicely it just takes longer. In my experience k390 is actually more predictable than rex45. However maybe it’s that if you mess up your angle once it has less of a negative effect on more wear resistant steels.
I am guessing people call it hard as they don’t reach the apex and therefor never really sharpen the edge.
K390 is a 10V class steel.
Marius
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Re: Best Seki K390
I sharpened maxamet and k390 recently. It just takes longer. Techniques are the same for me.
I just use a 6”dmt coarse and spyderco double stuff on the brown side. When feeling fancy I’ll strop on my jeans, the double stuff leather case, or even my calloused palm.
I’ll admit that I’ve been using and carrying spy27 and cruwear more because the process takes less than a minute to get it shaving sharp vsMAYBE 5 minutes all together on something like my k390 endura.
I just use a 6”dmt coarse and spyderco double stuff on the brown side. When feeling fancy I’ll strop on my jeans, the double stuff leather case, or even my calloused palm.
I’ll admit that I’ve been using and carrying spy27 and cruwear more because the process takes less than a minute to get it shaving sharp vsMAYBE 5 minutes all together on something like my k390 endura.
Re: Best Seki K390
Are these still the Suingab scales or different ones? Best looking Stretch out there IMO!
Re: Best Seki K390
This. But, I also carry a K390 Endela. The Stretch 2 is also great but heavier than my EDC needs require.
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Re: Best Seki K390
The same, still haven't replaced them. I'm thinking of dying my stock FRNN backspacer to match - pretty sure that would fix the locker tension issue.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Dear Golddots:
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
Stay safe,
Mike
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
Stay safe,
Mike
Re: Best Seki K390
I feel for the Brits. Can then get some k390 on a UKPK? (not really i just want one)
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Re: Best Seki K390
Could be. Those steels also just take forever to remove material with stones that don't have hard abrasives, like AlOx. The first time I sharpened ZDP-189 with AlOx I got it sharp, but I was there for for a very long time. I suspect some people give up.WilliamMunny wrote: ↑Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:34 pmI know people say steels like 15v and K390 are hard to sharpen but if you have an appropriate stone (diamond or CBN) then how much difference is there really? Isn’t the same basic sharpening principles universal regardless of the steel?Paraguy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:37 pmHe seems determined enough. As long as he uses diamonds or cbn he should be ok. I personally find that k390 apexes quite nicely it just takes longer. In my experience k390 is actually more predictable than rex45. However maybe it’s that if you mess up your angle once it has less of a negative effect on more wear resistant steels.
I am guessing people call it hard as they don’t reach the apex and therefor never really sharpen the edge.
Re: Best Seki K390
These two:
Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback Manix2 Sage 1 SSS Stretch 2 XL G10
Re: Best Seki K390
Waiting for a Stretch XL LW in K390
Re: Best Seki K390
If I had to pick just two for myself, I'd get the wharncliffe K390 Delica and the K390 PE Endura.
If I had to pick just one for myself, I'd get the wharncliffe K390 Delica.
If I had to pick the best of the Seki K390 knives, my answer would just be "yes".
If I had to pick just one for myself, I'd get the wharncliffe K390 Delica.
If I had to pick the best of the Seki K390 knives, my answer would just be "yes".