Case's CV or True sharp?

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sethbradb

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I've only ever had case knives with their tru sharp. Just looking for some info of how their CV steel performs. Thanks

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You'll find more folks with experience with these steels in the Traditional forum. Hope the mods move this thread.

I think both are run around 56Rc. I find the TruSharp can leave a wire edge when honing.
 
I only have a couple Case knives, all with the CV blades. They seem to take an edge and hold it for a resonable period of time. I have no complaints with it.
 
I'm a big fan of their CV knives. I've got a couple with tru-sharp blades and they perform more or less like a SAK, edge holding is rather poor but geometry is good and since most have multiple blades they're OK for light EDC use. I'd really love to see Case upgrade their basic stainless to something like 154 CM, carbon steel slipjoints are a pain in the behind to keep rust free in the humid South American summer.
 
I've had two trappers and a stockman. All in TruSharp and they're find for what I use them for. No real problems, I lost both my trappers over the last year. And I had to give my stockman to security at a sports event cause I forgot I had it in my back pocket. I've been looking to buy another Case and was wondering about the CV steel. Thanks for the info and advice.

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Use Advanced Search to search titles for 'Case CV'. Lot's of good stuff there.
 
I have both, and prefer the cv steel. It is slightly easier to sharpen and takes a nice keen edge. I also really like the patina that the cv steel gets over time:) Both steels seem to hold their edge about the same amount of time.
 
I used to find the edge holding on both my Case CV and stainless to be less than stellar, due to the rather low RC. The edges would just roll right over. But since I started using a 40 degree inclusive edge angle, in conjunction with a 30 degree back bevel, and not taking the edges to too high of a grit, I've found the edge holding to be much better. I'm not even sure that could tell the difference between CV and stainless, when using my new sharpening method.


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I've tested CV and TruSharp side by side. The CV held an edge a bit better.
Like Buzzbait, I prefer sharpening both at 40° inclusive.

I think the biggest improvement the CV gives is that it is less likely to form a wire edge than the TruSharp.
 
CV (carbon + vanadium) holds an edge better and is easier to sharpen than Case's 420HC, but it will take a patina (if that matters to you) and rust if not given minimal care. That said, the 420HC does take a a fine edge and is more corrosion resistant.
 
knarfeng said:
I've tested CV and TruSharp side by side. The CV held an edge a bit better.
Like Buzzbait, I prefer sharpening both at 40° inclusive.

I think the biggest improvement the CV gives is that it is less likely to form a wire edge than the TruSharp.
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I agree. I never scientifically tested the performance. I find they perform about the same.

The wire edge on the trusharp takes a little care to remove. I strop or drag the edge through a piece of wood. Seems to work.

I like the look of patina, so CV wins... and the Chestnut bone covers are about Case's best.... with pocket worn old red bone.
 
In the past, I wouldn't even consider a Case knife unless it was cv. Then my wife bought me one that was stainless and that changed my mind on them. If a knife is used for normal knife use, should be fine. I really like the stainless now.
 
I prefer case CV for users. I've only got one Ss case and about 5 CVs. I find it easy to sharpen and it takes a nice edge and holds it reasonably well through various task including rope and cardboard.
 
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