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The subject is fascinating; moreover, I am looking for a fixed blade knife ~6". Sig quality?
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Best knife metal!
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By popularity, the 'best' stainless steels for usage is S90V for its edge-holding capabilities
the 'best' for cost, I'd say is anywhere between 440C, 154CM, VG-10 and S30V
I don't really know carbon steels but like they said, 1095, 1084, etc are all great steels. some time ago, Fogg made a blade called the cloud cutter really really sharp from 1095
http://www.dfoggknives.com/photogallery/Papercut/index.html
http://www.dfoggknives.com/Cloud Cutter.htm
Heat treatment (HT) is the soul of the blade and needs to be taken seriously. 440C from one company can greatly differ from 440C from some other generic company.
When buying production knives, always buy from trusted companies and dealers(check good/bad/ugly). as a final note, respect the blade - or it'll cut ya
the 'best' for cost, I'd say is anywhere between 440C, 154CM, VG-10 and S30V
I don't really know carbon steels but like they said, 1095, 1084, etc are all great steels. some time ago, Fogg made a blade called the cloud cutter really really sharp from 1095
http://www.dfoggknives.com/photogallery/Papercut/index.html
http://www.dfoggknives.com/Cloud Cutter.htm
Heat treatment (HT) is the soul of the blade and needs to be taken seriously. 440C from one company can greatly differ from 440C from some other generic company.
When buying production knives, always buy from trusted companies and dealers(check good/bad/ugly). as a final note, respect the blade - or it'll cut ya
Bigfattyt
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Hey, has anyone compared VG-10 to VG-1?? I know Fallkniven uses VG-10 for laminated blades, and Cold Steel uses the VG-1 does anyone know a link that compares these two?
I have a folder with AUS8A that I like very much for a reasonable price
I have a folder with AUS8A that I like very much for a reasonable price
It is always a compromise, like a boat, you can not get every thing in one package. I have ordered a d-2 steel blade that has been friction forged. (+400.00) from diamond blades. It is supposed to be the new "super blade"
I will post my opinion when I test it.
I will post my opinion when I test it.
Most of us will recommend our 'favorite' blade steel, but:
- Our cutting tasks may be different from your own.
- We may be 'steel junkies', cycling through blades looking for the 'ideal' steel.
- We may be willing to spend more for 'ideal' blade steel than you wish to spend.
- Our recommendations change frequently (we found a new 'ideal' steel).
In fact, properly-treated 420 steel is perfectly useable as an EDC blade - and is usually less expensive than blades of VG10, BG42, S30V, D2, etc.
420 may require some compromises, such as requiring more frequent sharpening sto maintain sharpness and using less acute edge bevel angles to prevent edge-damage.
If those compromises are acceptable, go for it!
- Our cutting tasks may be different from your own.
- We may be 'steel junkies', cycling through blades looking for the 'ideal' steel.
- We may be willing to spend more for 'ideal' blade steel than you wish to spend.
- Our recommendations change frequently (we found a new 'ideal' steel).
In fact, properly-treated 420 steel is perfectly useable as an EDC blade - and is usually less expensive than blades of VG10, BG42, S30V, D2, etc.
420 may require some compromises, such as requiring more frequent sharpening sto maintain sharpness and using less acute edge bevel angles to prevent edge-damage.
If those compromises are acceptable, go for it!