CPM-M4 vs CTS-20CP/CPM-S90V

[db]

Thanx for the input. Love that "real world testing". I guess we'll have to do a Q-fog comparison. Sounds like you are skilled at sharpening as well.

On topic, I've heard some feedback that there are diferences between S90V and 20CP. Shows that even with similar chemistry, there can be differences.

sal

Skilled may be over stateing my sharpening skills. I'm really just as much a sharpening nut as I am a knife nut. But I'm not sure I'm as skilled as some on this forum. I'll be very interested in seeing what you find out testing ZDP for corrosion. And thanks for your interest in my little ZDP and D2 corrosion experience.

 

[Ankerson]

Yes they definitely both do. Im actually in the process of trying to put in another knife order with Mr. Wilson. No response back yet, fingers crossed he is still taking orders.im sure once that production south fork hits the shelves it will be impossible to get an order in. Elmax fixed with a slighlty thicker blade then the south fork around 3.5 ".edge retention similar to zdp and xhp. Toughness of elmax is awesome from what I hear.it will be extremly hard to rust. Almost sounds like its the be all end all steel for me ......for now anyway

I have a feeling that South Fork is going to sell like they are giving them away.

ELMAX is an excellent steel, I really gave it a really hard workout in the Phil Wilson Bow River I tested, it was at 62 HRC and .010" behind the edge.

 

[neuron]

I have a feeling that South Fork is going to sell like they are giving them away.

Whoa, whoa, what's this about a production South Fork?! Someone fill me in, please!

 

[Ankerson]

Whoa, whoa, what's this about a production South Fork?! Someone fill me in, please!

Yeah I read something about it awhile back.

 

[Handwrecker]

Here's some photos.

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/2011/03/12/spyderco-2011-prototype-–-south-fork/

 

[neuron]

Here's some photos.
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Awesome, thanks!

 

[molletta]

Isn't the Sleipner the Lionsteel blade material? I too would be curious to see how that performs.

Here structure of Sleipner. ASTM 11.1
Obtained with proprietary head treating.
http://www.mollettaknives.com/progetti/kniferesearch-legion.html

 

[eodtoad]

He already did in this thread.

You can't talk about "steel." You have to take into consideration hardness, primary grind, secondary bevel, etc. Differences that seem small can make a big difference.

So, CPM-M4 is in your top ten list.