In your own opinions ......... which is a better steel ? BG42 or S30V
And if you would ..... tell me why ?? Thanks dj
S30V vs. BG42
'Better' is a relative term that is difficult to apply to steel. Each steel has it's own characteristics that lends itself to certain uses and preferences. For instance, the 'toothy' nature of S30V lends itself very well to skinning and meat cutting.DJ wrote:In your own opinions ......... which is a better steel ? BG42 or S30V
And if you would ..... tell me why ?? Thanks dj
Rather than re-invent the wheel, I'll just direct you to Knife Steel FAQ which is a good read.
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I prefer BG-42 for its ease of Sharpening. Both do well when Stropping or using a Fine Ceramic but during sharpening I found BG-42 to take a much finer edge faster.
Also, though I personally never had an issue with S30V chipping, I have never even HEARD of any issues with BG-42 doing this.
Very hard to find any knife made with BG anymore but If I could have either I would prefer it over S30V.
Also, though I personally never had an issue with S30V chipping, I have never even HEARD of any issues with BG-42 doing this.
Very hard to find any knife made with BG anymore but If I could have either I would prefer it over S30V.
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I'm another one that prefers BG42. I love the edges , the stability of the edge, the higher RC's, and just about everything about the steel. It does have a different personality even between RC60- and RC62, but overall it's a strong, clean, high quality stainless.
In general, bearing steels seem to make good knives, even stainless, high speed ones like BG42.
S30V is good too. No complaints there but I prefer BG by a nose. Joe
In general, bearing steels seem to make good knives, even stainless, high speed ones like BG42.
S30V is good too. No complaints there but I prefer BG by a nose. Joe
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Could you specify what you mean by the toothy nature of S30V?Percival wrote:'Better' is a relative term that is difficult to apply to steel. Each steel has it's own characteristics that lends itself to certain uses and preferences. For instance, the 'toothy' nature of S30V lends itself very well to skinning and meat cutting.
Rather than re-invent the wheel, I'll just direct you to Knife Steel FAQ which is a good read.
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S30V has a tendency to micro chip, because of the size of the carbides in the steel. When it it used for a while instead of a nice smooth sharp edge, you get in effect a micro spydie edge. some lilke it, I don't. I want the finest grain I can get which keeps its edge. That seems to be the best compromise for me.
BG 42 comes closer to that standard for me.
BG 42 comes closer to that standard for me.