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Agreed, I've done it numerous times using these stones which are very economical and will cut these steels well. Should you rebevel this steel it is time consuming. Still, it takes as much time as the same effort with 440C, you just get much longer edge retention using these steels. DMSharpening S-30-V is not a problem using Silicon carbide (Carborundum), Aluminum oxide (Corundum), or Arkansas stones (microcrystaline quartz). I also sharpen S-60-V and S-90-V on the same stones. I have the diamond stuff, but it isn't required.
The S30V is just a status thing for most.
I'm thinking of getting either a 501 or 110 from the Custom Shop.
I know Buck's 420HC is highly regarded, but how does it stack up to their S30V?
What differences will I see in regular use, and heavy use?
Thanks all,
Lenny
Yes, watch the videos and you'll see a few examples of bone, battoning wood, carving, the effects of sand paper, stropping compounds, etc.
In normal use he calls 420HC a one deer blade. I've cut up a pile of deer from feild to freezer and have to agree. I've never see 420HC shave after the full process. If memory serves he rates S30V as well as 3V based on how many deer he processed before it was in need of repairs.
You can also search for other test by other people and see that be it rope, paper, or whatever, S30V is going to stay sharp at least 6 times longer.
Also, if you look at the test posted by Buck you'll see once 420HC starts to degrade it does so much, much faster than S30V, regardless of the profile.
Thanks for sharing this good time consuning experience. You can post all kinds of tests and user experience with this steel like Pack Rats knowledge and some here just won't listen. So, I wouldn't bother. DM