20cv vs Elmax

[ExtremAddiction]

looks like asymmetrical grind too ,
with out going into paper specs , I like edge on elmax more .
but 20cv great steel

 

[PC87]

I just got one also from Knives ship free in elmax, which is why I ordered it from them, and its perfect.
Elmax is a better steel for me and my uses, and I can also get a crazy sharp edge on it with little effort, but if it bothers You just send it in.

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

Does the uneven grind affect the performance at all?

 

[PC87]

Does the uneven grind affect the performance at all?

In no way, it just looks off. You can reprofile.

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

Exactly my thinking! They were the only ones I could find at that price with elmax steel on it.

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

In no way, it just looks off. You can reprofile.

Thanks!

 

[jstn]

Looks okay to me. You will enjoy ELMAX!

 

[PC87]

Exactly my thinking! They were the only ones I could find at that price with elmax steel on it.

If you bought it because you wanted elmax I would keep it. Theres no more elmax out there to purchase in a 562.
Thats why I have two 562's in elmax, great steel.

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

Looks okay to me. You will enjoy ELMAX!

Thanks!

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

That’s what I was thinking also...I thought it was superior to s35vn...

 

[PC87]

That’s what I was thinking also...I thought it was superior to s35vn...

In my experience, elmax is better than s35.

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

In my experience, elmax is better than s35.

Awesome

 

[lambertiana]

In that knife design I would prefer Elmax. Although it gives up a little in edge retention in abrasive materials, it is tougher and should have better edge stability, depending on the heat treat. I love how I can get a screaming sharp edge on my 566 elmax blade.

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

In that knife design I would prefer Elmax. Although it gives up a little in edge retention in abrasive materials, it is tougher and should have better edge stability, depending on the heat treat. I love how I can get a screaming sharp edge on my 566 elmax blade.

I’ll have to test out sharpening

 

[Ajack60]

Personally, I'd keep it. I wouldn't look at the tip end too much when it's closed. I'd look at the pivot end going toward the tip. You'll accept it if you use it and after a bit, it won't bother you at all.
If you send it in for a blade replacement, they might replace it with a sterile blade. Then the box will be all wrong. Then if you ever decide to sell it, you've got to go through the hassle of full disclosure. Unless you sell it so cheap, it won't matter.

 

[BigKurtHaze]

Thank you for putting into perspective the asymmetrical grinds on my ZTs.

Wow.

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

Personally, I'd keep it. I wouldn't look at the tip end too much when it's closed. I'd look at the pivot end going toward the tip. You'll accept it if you use it and after a bit, it won't bother you at all.
If you send it in for a blade replacement, they might replace it with a sterile blade. Then the box will be all wrong. Then if you ever decide to sell it, you've got to go through the hassle of full disclosure. Unless you sell it so cheap, it won't matter.

They said that they laser all of the blades now, according to the customer service.

 

[Ajack60]

They said that they laser all of the blades now, according to the customer service.

That's good to know. I've got a Blur with a sterile blade.

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

In that knife design I would prefer Elmax. Although it gives up a little in edge retention in abrasive materials, it is tougher and should have better edge stability, depending on the heat treat. I love how I can get a screaming sharp edge on my 566 elmax blade.

Alright, thanks!

 

[KnifeCarsen10]

What are some ways to tell if the blade is bent or asymmetrical? Thanks.