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Zdenek
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I am plannig to get a new custom folder. I can choose blade made from Elmax, CPM S30V, CPM S60V, CPM S90V or RWL 34 and Damasteel. Is there an important difference among these steels except of carbon contents? Thank.
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Some offer considerably better edge holding than others, some are easier to sharpen. Am sure there are differences in rust resistance as well. Damasteel is definitely a hundred times better looking than the rest. :D
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S60V and S90V are going to provide more wear resistance and edge holding than S30V, with S90V being the highest of the three in that regard. I don't have any personal experience with Elmax or RWL34.
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