another 420HC vs S30V question

[Drover]

Is there ANYTHING that 420HC does better than S30V?

 

[Morrow]

Is there ANYTHING that 420HC does better than S30V?

I find it sharpens easier.

 

[killa_concept]

I find it sharpens easier.

Thaaats about it - I was thinking that maybe 420HC would have more corrosion resistance, but it actually only has 13% chromium vs s30v's 14%....

 

[Kyui Su Kim]

Is there ANYTHING that 420HC does better than S30V?

Keeps a lower price tag.

 

[Plumberdv]

Is there ANYTHING that 420HC does better than S30V?

It keeps the price of the knife lower.

 

[BG42EDGE]

Sounds like the S30V Kool-Aid is still working.

Powder steels like S30V can have chipping or deformation issues in some of the more severe cutting applications.

It may be that 420HC has better edge stability than S30V, especially in larger blades.

Read this for fun and possible enlightenment.



http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485714&highlight=buck+bolt+hammer

It should be noted, as a possible caveat, that the BOS heat treat seems to mitigate such difficulties.