710-141 Gold Class

[rexromic]

I've been using another Damasteel knife some recently and I must say I am very happy with how it performs. I think it performs closer to CPM-154 and RWL-34 than it does to 154CM or ATS-34. I accidentally smacked the blade pretty hard, and like my CPM-154 knives, the blade didn't seem to really mind this. I hit the tip pretty hard using my EP and again it really didn't seem to bother the blade. So from my usage it's got good edge retention and great toughness. I can't speak to corrosion resistance as the blade has Eezox on it, but I've read like RWL-34 that it's very good at resisting corrosion.

So while the 710-141's price is far from practical (especially considering there are CPM-M4 and M390 variants in existence), I think the steel is plenty practical for an EDC, and it's really pretty to look at.

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[Ballenxj]

I've been using another Damasteel knife some recently and I must say I am very happy with how it performs. I think it performs closer to CPM-154 and RWL-34 than it does to 154CM or ATS-34. I accidentally smacked the blade pretty hard, and like my CPM-154 knives, the blade didn't seem to really mind this. I hit the tip pretty hard using my EP and again it really didn't seem to bother the blade. So from my usage it's got good edge retention and great toughness. I can't speak to corrosion resistance as the blade has Eezox on it, but I've read like RWL-34 that it's very good at resisting corrosion.

So while the 710-141's price is far from practical (especially considering there are CPM-M4 and M390 variants in existence), I think the steel is plenty practical for an EDC, and it's really pretty to look at.

I'm glad to hear this good report about Damasteel. Nice to hear that it is functional from an actual user.

 

[Bradass80]

I have one and wouldnt want titanium liners, I really like the weight of it as is, I think that's one of the reasons why the 710 is as popular as it is, it feels and is solid and stable. I doubt I'll be able to bring my self to carry it, but what a classy georgeous knife. Brad

 

[TC4Taay]

I have one and wouldnt want titanium liners, I really like the weight of it as is, I think that's one of the reasons why the 710 is as popular as it is, it feels and is solid and stable. I doubt I'll be able to bring my self to carry it, but what a classy georgeous knife. Brad

Got mine in the mail the other day and agree. It's got just the right amount of weight, not too heavy and not too light. I've carried it a couple times but it won't be a heavy user. Might turn out to be my one and only safe queen but I don't mind. One issue though, mine is very tight.