Infi vs sr101 urban grudge

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Hey I haven't seen any recent threads in a couple years about the infi vs sr101. It seems that infi really excels in big choppers that take much abuse. I have some urban grudge LE's on the way and feel they would make an excellent edc. My question is should I just grab one in sr101, strip it and put it in rotation (for half the price if infi). I have a hell of a time turning LE's into users. It seems like sr101 is better at edge retention and might make a better material in that size to edc. Any opinions/info is appreciated. Also for a do all edc tool, do you think .22 is too thick? I love when they are stout but too thick and it doesn't slice well.
 
If you have a couple LE's on the way, why do you need another one in SR-101? .22 is not too thick, in fact my Urban Fudge at .320 slices better than the Urban Grudge! No Doubt the Deep Dish Hollow Grind helps! I have no such problem using LE's, If you have a couple coming, use one and put the other one away!!!
 
Yea that's probably what I'll end up doing. I know the deep dish hollow grind is a hell of a slicer. Does anyone recommend modifying the edge geometry to aid with cutting or do you feel it's fine as is? I won't know anything about the grudges for another week when I get it. I do think that with the edges geometry the same the thinner ones are much better slicers. I love my WTH LE's.
 
How hard do you push your edc?
Will you benefit more from toughness or edge retention?
Do you break down cardboard boxes or do landscaping?
 
If you've got a spare you know why you bought it. Use the LE. I'm sure you'll enjoy actually carrying it and pulling it out for use. Of course more knives never hurts.
 
NJBillK said:
How hard do you push your edc?
Will you benefit more from toughness or edge retention?
Do you break down cardboard boxes or do landscaping?
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I used to beat on my older knives using for landscaping, box cutting, camping, opening paint cans and all around everyday abuse. Unfortunately at this point in my life I'm much less active due to many surgeries and such. I'm guessing the infi would suit my needs fine enough and just might need to be touched up more. I do know all the satin finishes are nothing short of a masterpiece and any time lost sharpening them more would
Be worth the grin and seeing that hand applied satin. I appreciate everyones input.
 
Well I went for both, planning on using the battle grade. For a knife this size I can't see someone breaking the SR101 ? But INFI is INFI :-) but I also have a difficult time using my satin blades :-(
I'm still in the delema of to strip the coating ( INFI & SR ) or leave it lol.
 
I've been using the crap out of the grudge Le. sell the battle grade so you don't have the decision to make anymore.👍
 
Some times i wonder what would happen in a Sword fight between BG AK and INFI AK, with same edge geometry, maybe 1 of these days I can afford INFI AK and give that test a try lol
 
This Thread seems to be going where they always go, INFI vs SR-101 so here is some info-This was an initial comparison between 3V and INFI (Not D3V) Delta Heat Treatment


Accelerated salt spray tests show a huge difference in corrosion resistance and pitting between the two steels. . . . INFI was the clear winner.

Under heavy impact on hard subtrates we found micro chipping along the edge of 3V blades as opposed to minor disallingment on INFI.

Lateral strength tests as well as ease of resharpening also went in favor of INFI.

We have done a LOT of in-house testing with 3V. We still use INFI. . . . there's a reason for that.

When we find a steel that out performs INFI across the board, you can rest assured that we will be using that steel instead of INFI.

Want a better comparison? Put 3V up against SR-101. They are much closer in performance with us giving the nod to SR-101 for superior toughness, impact strength, lateral strength, and edge-holding. 3V is, however, much more corrosion resistant than SR-101.

Our "LIVE" performance demonstration has stood the test of time since 1999. Any maker or manufacturer who wants to duplicate our "LIVE" demos with 3V or any other steel is more than welcome to do so. We only insist that these "LIVE" performance tests be performed by the maker or manufacturer themselves.

This offer has been extended to the entire industry for the past 14 years. . . . There have been no takers to this date.

That being said, it is important to note that there are many fine steels out there and there are many that excell at particular performance demands.

For the demands that our knives are designed to be put through, INFI is by far the clear winner.

Let's Drink!

http://www.cliffstamp.com/knives/forum/read.php?3,47566,page=1
 
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Id love to see a comparison between INFI & D3V, I think the results would vary significantly compared with regular 3V such as found in the above comparison^
 
Nathan the Machinist chops nails with a bushwhacker mistress and a light chopper in one of his videos. He has a forum that I'd be willing to bet would have that exact test
 
Totally Agree! D3V is Outstanding Steel, vastly improved over Regular 3V
XtianAus said:
Id love to see a comparison between INFI & D3V, I think the results would vary significantly compared with regular 3V such as found in the above comparison^
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