First post, couple questions

[PharmD921]

Can I sharpen CPM-M4 on a sharpmaker? How much harder/easier will it be than s30v?

Can I still get a Doug Ritter Griptilian in M4 and if so where would I obtain said knife?

 

[JDunn709]

I find my Gayle Bradley easier to touch up than s30v on the sharpmaker, m4 is an amazing steel :thumbup:

No idea about the grip.

And welcome to bladeforums!

 

[aquaman67]

Can I still get a Doug Ritter Griptilian in M4 and if so where would I obtain said knife?

http://www.gpknives.com/bm551bkgriptilianm4limited.html?osCsid=7e235970edfc1fb899c1a67c23474065

Not a Ritter though.

 

[unklfranco]

http://www.gpknives.com/bm551bkgriptilianm4limited.html?osCsid=7e235970edfc1fb899c1a67c23474065

Not a Ritter though.

That is a great deal for the steel. I picked one up but I wish it were a Ritter.

 

[mkjellgren]

Yes, you can sharpen m4 on a sharpmaker, reprofiling will be a hassle but that's true for the sharpmaker with almost any steel. I find m4 to be about the same as s30v when it comes to sharpening, maybe even a little easier.

In terms of the m4 ritters, you'll have to find one on the secondary market and they usually command pretty high prices ($200+). There has only been 2 batches, one was several years ago, and the second was this summer and consisted of less than 100 knives (73 I believe). The second batch sold out in a matter of hours.

With that said, I'd jump on that m4 regular grip from gpk. That is a fantastic deal for m4 and the ritters will cost you a premium provided you can find one for sale in the first place.