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Wow, I've read a whole bunch of email from you. 
Re: "What do you like and dislike about them?" Since you haven't mentioned knife models/patterns I'm assuming you're asking about the choice of steels.
Case's CV ("chrome vanadium") is basically the same thing as 1095. Some argue it has a touch more chromium in it, but not enough to make much difference. These are very good using steels.
Queens D2 is an interesting beast. You either like it or you don't, and I'm not a huge fan. Specifically, Queen tends to ship knives whose edges need attention, and I find reprofiling D2 to be more of a pain than it's worth in many cases. That said, another Queen D2 knife is on my short list.
-- Sam
Re: "What do you like and dislike about them?" Since you haven't mentioned knife models/patterns I'm assuming you're asking about the choice of steels.
Case's CV ("chrome vanadium") is basically the same thing as 1095. Some argue it has a touch more chromium in it, but not enough to make much difference. These are very good using steels.
Queens D2 is an interesting beast. You either like it or you don't, and I'm not a huge fan. Specifically, Queen tends to ship knives whose edges need attention, and I find reprofiling D2 to be more of a pain than it's worth in many cases. That said, another Queen D2 knife is on my short list.
-- Sam
Just my opinion only. I'm a user, not a metallurgist or expert...
CV or 1095 all the way. They take as keen an edge as D2 (or better). They are easier to sharpen with normal stones. They tend to come somewhere between relatively usable and very sharp out of the box.
Queen's knives (in my experience) are no better than butter knives out of the box, and D2 takes FOREVER on diamond stones to get to a decent edge geometry. They might hold their edge a little longer, but given the fact that 2 minutes on a strop or fine stone brings 1095 or CV back to razor sharp, I'm not willing to endure the hassle for D2.
Then there's that lovely patina...
CV or 1095 all the way. They take as keen an edge as D2 (or better). They are easier to sharpen with normal stones. They tend to come somewhere between relatively usable and very sharp out of the box.
Queen's knives (in my experience) are no better than butter knives out of the box, and D2 takes FOREVER on diamond stones to get to a decent edge geometry. They might hold their edge a little longer, but given the fact that 2 minutes on a strop or fine stone brings 1095 or CV back to razor sharp, I'm not willing to endure the hassle for D2.
Then there's that lovely patina...
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I recently got a Case Sodbuster Jr with CV blade. I love it. I think it takes a very nice edge and is very easy to sharpen. Personally I feel it keeps it's edge fairly well. SAKs are the same really; they take a fine edge and while they don't hold it like some super steels out now, it's very easy to get a razor edge back on. In my opinion though, SAK INOX is easier to sharpen than CV, but CV can't be considered hard (I think its because CV is heat treated to a higher RC.)
I don't have a Queen D2, but I do have some experience with sharpening D2. If the edges are nice and sharp to begin with and bevel angle is low, then it's not that hard of a steel to sharpen PROVIDED you keep it at a razor sharpness constantly and don't let it get too dull. Unfortunetly from what I read, Queen has a problem with very dull, obtuse bevels that'll require rebeveling on the buyers part, not really something to look forward to unless you have something like extra coarse diamonds. On the plus side though, D2 will hold its edge longer than CV.
I don't have a Queen D2, but I do have some experience with sharpening D2. If the edges are nice and sharp to begin with and bevel angle is low, then it's not that hard of a steel to sharpen PROVIDED you keep it at a razor sharpness constantly and don't let it get too dull. Unfortunetly from what I read, Queen has a problem with very dull, obtuse bevels that'll require rebeveling on the buyers part, not really something to look forward to unless you have something like extra coarse diamonds. On the plus side though, D2 will hold its edge longer than CV.
I got a chance to look at some new case knives today, they were all hollowground and the salesman told me that the new knives are not the same as the older ones, he sed the steel is softer and the back springs are not the same steel or as strong . Is this true and if so dose it make that big of a deference?
Wow, I've read a whole bunch of email from you.
My name is Sam but my friends started calling me spam along time ago I'm not to sure why
Springs have been consistently good on all my Case knives with the exception of a few where a small blade (usually a short pen blade) verges on being a nail buster.
I just recently got a modern Case in CV, and can't tell any real difference between it and 20+ year old Case's. I think the best answer is that you can search all day and won't find threads here complaining about Case's steel. It just doesn't happen... and most here are knife users - instead of, or in addition to, just being collectors.
I just recently got a modern Case in CV, and can't tell any real difference between it and 20+ year old Case's. I think the best answer is that you can search all day and won't find threads here complaining about Case's steel. It just doesn't happen... and most here are knife users - instead of, or in addition to, just being collectors.