case cv vs. tru-sharp

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boris01

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Some people seem to prefer cv over tru-sharp. Why is that? Does cv hold a better edge? Is it easer to sharpen? what are the pros and cons.
 
CV develops beautiful patina over the years--just like grandpa's knife. Tru-sharp never will.
 
RobbW said:
CV develops beautiful patina over the years--just like grandpa's knife. Tru-sharp never will.
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Tru-Sharp won't develop a patina in the sense of darkening or discoloration, but in my experience it will develop a nice, well-used look over time. To my eye, it ends up somewhat matching the bolsters; the blades won't develop that nice, almost "antiqued" look of the CV, but it's still a nice look to the steel.

I must admit, I've come to like Case TruSharp, but I'll still stubbornly hold on to my carbon steel blades.

thx - cpr
 
Case CV is OK but it's not the best carbon steel I've used for taking an edge.
I'd rather the ease of use of Truesharp.
Most of my Truesharp knives are great but a couple have poor edges for some unknown reason, heat treat maybe?
 
I have been quite happy with both steels in my Case knives.
The carbon steel does seem to take a little bit of a finer edge to me though.
 
jacknife said:
Case CV is OK but it's not the best carbon steel I've used for taking an edge.
I'd rather the ease of use of Truesharp.
Most of my Truesharp knives are great but a couple have poor edges for some unknown reason, heat treat maybe?
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Hi,

I think you are probably correct about the heat-treat. I suspect that Case tosses a batch of blades into a basket and puts them in the oven to treat. And depending on just where your blade was in the pile, will affect the final out come.

Perhaps your blade was in the middle of the pile or in a cooler part of the oven. Maybe it was on top of the pile for tempering and got a bit warmer than it was supposed to get. Heat-treatment is almost as much art as science. What always amazes me is how consistent heat-treaters can be.

dalee
 
I use a lot of Case XX and Buck knives as they both use great stainless steel. Stainless steel is practically a requirement in what I do with the stone scales..... Both the Case TruSharp and the Buck 420HC are easy to sharpen and both hold a great edge in my opinion.

I suspect they are very close to being or exactly the same steel.
 
Redrummd said:
I use a lot of Case XX and Buck knives as they both use great stainless steel. Stainless steel is practically a requirement in what I do with the stone scales..... Both the Case TruSharp and the Buck 420HC are easy to sharpen and both hold a great edge in my opinion.

I suspect they are very close to being or exactly the same steel.
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yes but Buck heat treats their steel to a higher hardness. The Buck holds an edge longer.
 
I really like the carbon blades but I like the nostalgia of having a pocket partner that ages with you as you get to know each other. When I make a blade for myself to carry its usually carbon but in the summer months I have stainless in my pockets usually..

STR
 
I lean toward the cv but i've had really good results with the tru sharp also. in my experience it seems that the cv holds an edge a little longer and it seems easier to sharpen. and for some reason i like the patina/rust thing. don't really know why.
 
I whittle alot and buy mostly whittlers. I also sharpen or strop after 15 or 20 minutes are carving so my blade does not get to dull. All my whittlers are carbon or D2(queen and boker). This will be my first Case whittler; it is tru-sharp. From all your input I think it will be fine since I sharpen so much. I bought the Kentucky Bluegrass whittler for my self for x-mas because it looks so beautiful. I may buy the red cv stockman since it is very close to a whittler. If I do I will write a compareson in the future. Your input is very helpfull.
 
Boris, let us know your results please.
A whittler pattern Schrade style....
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knarfeng said:
Howdy,
Here is a comparison I did a couple of months ago:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595750

The CV holds an edge somewhat longer and is a bit easier to sharpen, though both sharpen REALLY easily.

The CV is not stainless and requires a bit more care.
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Thanks for the link and the very informative test. I find both steels useful - my "office carries" tend to be either CV or Tru Sharp while my outdoors (hiking & camping) Case knives tend to be their 154-CM XX tested - I've got the Large trapper, medium stockman and barlow from that series - they are all excellent users and really hold an edge.
 
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