brkt pro-scalpel II vs. pro caper

[lokiman123]

they are almost identical size. pro caper is thicker at .148" and with 50-100B vs. the .125" thick 52-100 on the scalpel. trying to pick pick between the two.

is the corrosion resistance of the 50-100B greater than 52-100?

which is more durable?

which is more easy to sharpen?

which do you find facilitates the greatest ease of fine detail work?

 

[Big Mike]

Good questions.

The 50100B has some Vanadium and will be just a touch harder to sharpen.

But they are both great steels.

Very tough and easily sharpened compared to some of the tool steels.

I really like the 50100B in a chopper; I find that with a good heat treatment this steel will deliver a good balance of edge retention and toughness.

In a small knife I find they both work well.




"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike

 

[lokiman123]

thanks for the reply mike.

the tip on the caper looks more fragile than the psII; but, it is made with 50100B and is .148" thick. Would I have to worry about the caper being fragile in the tip more so than the psII?