knife comparision

[slicker24]

I own a few schrade knives which are made from "schrade+" steel it's a high carbon alloy though I don't know what other metals are dissolved in the mix.

Does anyone know how the schrade brand compares in strength to spyderco knives?

[severedthumbs]

not to good.

[slicker24]

Would it be apropriate to say loosly that a spyderco knive could cut through a schrade x - timer? or would that be a crazy comparision?....I'm fairly new to collecting knives and still learning info regarding blades steel...etc etc...

[CopilotATS-55]

theyer no longer made in the U.S they closed in '03

[severedthumbs]

just what are you wanting to cut?

[slicker24]

I use knives for general purpose only. cutting cardboard, plastic bags/ bottles and sometimes wood.

[slicker24]

I have found through my limited exprerience that schrade knives keep an edge after light to moderate use, I have started to become interested in other brands...spyderco and others

[slicker24]

One thing I am trying to gather information on is what strengths of steel are commonly manufacturered and what the differences are say between ATS-34 and ATS-55 or 440 stainless and AUS-8

[J Smith]

I belive the old Schrade + steel is about the same as 440C,close to AUS 6 and Aus 8.
The differance is a good bit in quality and price.I saw the ATS 34 Case line,about 3 times higher in price just becuse of the steel.
With this being said the old Schrade + knives are very good knives.

[severedthumbs]

Get the new ZDp Calypso Jr. best edge retaning steel on the market by 10 fold.

[slicker24]

Cool, Thnx for the info. I'm bidding on ebay for a spyderco knife....I hope it's worth it....