First Impressions of SPY27 Steel

[sal]

Hi JD,

ATS-55 was made exclusively for Spyderco by Hitachi. We were testing ATS-55 and VG-10 at the same time over a couple of years. In the end , we decided to go with VG-10.

sal

[shunsui]

I've got a couple of ATS-55 Enduras and they worked great for me over the years.

I'd imagine it's cheaper and easier to source the VG-10 than an exclusive steel.

[sal]

Hi Shumsui,

Not much of a price difference.

sal

[James Y]

I have both ATS-55 and VG-10 models. Whether there’s much difference or not, I like VG-10 much better. It seems to get sharper (for me), and it seems to have noticeably better corrosion resistance. I’ll always have a liking for VG-10.

I’d really like to see more models in SPY-27 as their base blade steel.

Jim

[GarageBoy]

https://youtu.be/RXThAauIrIA
Outpost 76 just tested this

Was hoping it did better with up front sharpness

Maybe it'll get better after a few edges

[Bill1170]

Great vid. 62HRC is not bad. You think it would do 15dps for general pocket knife duty?

Unless abused, all Spyderco steels can easily support 15dps for general duty.

Oops, just realized I replied to a post from last summer. Probably answered already up thread.

[Bemo]

Yeah GarageBoy I saw that vid too and was a little disappointed as well. But while I like the testing that Outpost 76 does, in the end it is one opinion. I think it's too new to say that's conclusive. I certainly will still enjoy mine and am looking forward to the mule in this steel when it comes out.

[GarageBoy]

Well outpost76 seems to like it once he went ahead to sharpen it :D

Can I get away using aluminum oxide abrasives with this?