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[Ericz]

So im thinking about getting a Benchmade Nakamura but i wasn't sure if the more expensive one with the contoured carbon fiber handle and s90v steel was worth an extra 76.50 compared to the G10 handle with m390 steel.

 

[bdmicarta]

For the average person there is very little difference in the performance of those 2 steels.

 

[foofie]

What bd said (although I am a steel junkie).
There may be a tiny weight difference as well with the CF.
both will serve you well. That said, I would get the 484-1
And - don't forget the 484-1601 at knifecenter

 

[JR88FAN]

Depends on if the CF handles are worth the extra $ to you....both blade steels are high edge retention oriented and as an EDC knife, I don't think you will find either to be lacking to say the least....

 

[Slauterhause]

It also depends how proficient you are with sharpening. The M390 will sharpen much easier than the S90V. Of course if you constantly keep it touched up, that won't matter. I forget where it ranks pricewise to the others, but that Knifecenter exclusive 484-1601 is very striking. So much that I bought a pair.

 

[ATJ999]

Like someone just said. M390 is very easy to sharpen!! I love my S90V knives, but the steel is a little more tricky to sharpen. Both steels are amazing though!!

 

[K.O.D.]

The knife center one is really sharp. I love wood scales.

 

[Ericz]

i would love the exclusive if it came palatially serrated. just my preference.

 

[K.O.D.]

IMO, partial serration is useless. Go full serrated or got straight. Its not a best of both worlds.

Just my $.005 (I don't have $.02, too poor)