H-1 and VG-10???

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I am a devoted fan of Spyderco VG-10 based uppon it's performance for me in an offshore oil field service environment for roughly 10 years(wich can be a tad harsh at times). I am thinking of trying the H-1, but not if it won't at least equal VG-10 in the same environment and use.

My question is, Is the H-1 advantage only in corrosion resistance over VG-10?
Are they basicly equal in edge retention and ease of resharpening?
 
If you don't mind a serrated edge the H1 works as well as the VG-10 under heavy use. The non-corrosive properties are great for salt water environs. The plain edge is as Ashtxsniper has stated.
 
In my experience serrated H-1 is great - maybe a little easier to sharpen than VG-10 and almost as good in edge retention. Plain edge H-1 on the other hand does not hold an edge as long.

I like the serrated models a lot, and it's great to have a knife that cannot rust.
 
Maybe I don't do as much cutting on a regular basis as some of you guys, but I EDC a plain edge Pacific Salt and find that it gets and stays plenty sharp for my needs. Very easy to touch up on the Sharpmaker as well. I find that I use the knife more and for more things that I wouldn't use a good knife since I know I don't have to clean and dry it very thouroughly to prevent corrosion. It has been wet and dirty countless times and remains spotless, which is more than I can say for several of my "normal" knives which have rusted just sitting in a drawer. I am curious to try a serrated edge, but in general I find plain edges easier to slice with (non-fiberous material) and much easier to sharpen. Just my 2 cents.

ps- I have some VG10 Spyderco as well and it seems pretty corrosion resistant, so it might not be worth the upgrade unless you want true unrustability.
 
I've had a PE Salt I as EDC for several years now. No problems with edge retention. I just touch it up with the Sharpmaker every so often. The corrosion resistence is a real plus. That being said, knives need to be sharpened. Period. If you are using it in a harsh environment, cutting cable and plastic or gritty rope, your blade will need maintainance no matter what it's made of. My .02
 
BenchmadeBoy said:
I've had a PE Salt I as EDC for several years now. No problems with edge retention. I just touch it up with the Sharpmaker every so often. The corrosion resistence is a real plus. That being said, knives need to be sharpened. Period. If you are using it in a harsh environment, cutting cable and plastic or gritty rope, your blade will need maintainance no matter what it's made of. My .02
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i agree. dont tell that to someone with INFI though.;)
 
IMHO H1 can be made to be just as sharp as VG10. I can get my Pacific Salt & my new Atlantic Salt (which is turning out to be the most practical EDC I own) as sharp as my Caly3, D'Allara Drop Point or temperance.

VG10 probbaly has the edge in edge holding however - but this is of little practical advantage to me because I rarely do a single task, or days work that tests the edge holding of a knife and I can get either sharp very easily with an old smooth ezi-lap diamond stone.

I run either knife down my arm and the hairs jump out of the way like a crowd fleeing a runaway truck.
 
Cutting cable on the rigs is in the realm of the gas axe and abrasive saw.
High pressure hydraulic hose(non steel mesh), used and new .5" to 2.0" hemp and polly tagline, used 1"-4" web slings, used 1"-6" round slings, all manner of burlap used and new, 1" rubber sheet material, ect,ect has fallen to the VG-10 Endura on a regular basis and at a vastly superior performance level to the 440 and or CPM metals I have tried. The better carbon steels are the only other steel that I have used in that environment that hold up well for serious cutting duty at the cost of higher maintenance. VG-10 maintenance involves 2 or 3 min with a round pocket dianond hone at the end of the day and MAYBE a quick rinse with water.
 
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