Is 154CM better than 440C?

Don Robinson said:
Sharpening ATS34, 154CM and S30V is easier and actually faster than sharpening a carbon steel blade.
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What? Why?
 
Did you read my post entirely?

I said it was very easy using a diamond stone or sharpening stick.

I use a diafold stick. Fine grit.
 
I had a sharpening issue with my 154CM ....until..... I put the second bevel on with my Sharpmaker. This is one blade that DEMANDS the second angle to satisfy what I want out of it.
:)
 
Don Robinson said:
Did you read my post entirely?

I said it was very easy using a diamond stone or sharpening stick.

I use a diafold stick. Fine grit.
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What would stop you from using a diamond stone with a carbon steel? I still don't think it's easier to sharpen S30V than 1095.
 
Don Robinson said:
Sharpening ATS34, 154CM and S30V is easier and actually faster than sharpening a carbon steel blade.
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You can remove metal faster from S30V than 1095 with a diamond stone?

-Cliff
 
22HERTZ said:
How much trouble would a D2 blade be?
I live in GA where it gets humid, and I do a lot of fishing where the possiblilty of the knife getting wet is high.
Would D2 be out of the question in my case...and if not is D2 worth the extra effort VS 154CM or 440C?

Thanks for helping me make this seemingly impossible decision:D
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Still looking for an answer to this question:)
 
Lurp said:
I might be wrong and maybe i'm just sharpening those 2 knives wrong everytime but i'm not to sure thats the case :rolleyes: .
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You're wrong and you're sharpening those 2 knives wrong. :) If you are using the Sharpmaker, the most common problem would be you aren't removing metal from the edge. You should try the black marker trick. Coat each side of the blade's edge with the marker, make a few passes on the sharpmaker and see where the marker is being removed. You may need a magnifing loupe to see this, but usually holding it under a bright light will reveal where you are hitting.

To say a steel isn't any good because you can't personally sharpen a knife that uses it is silly. It's like saying a Ferrari sucks because you can't work the clutch.
 
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