Knives in VG-10, M390, SV30 and ZDP-189

[GBell14]

What knives do y'all recommend in those steels I'm not looking to spend 200 dollars if that help. Thanks

 

[Sunyata]

Benchmade 581,586,710, or 810 in M390.

BM 940 or 943 in S30v

Spryderco Delica and Dragonfly 2 in VG10

I'm afraid of how sharp my 586 gets

 

[Sonnydaze]

Spyderco Caly 3.5 in ZDP-189.
Benchmade 710 in M390.

 

[AntDog]

VG-10 - Al Mar Sere 2K

M390 - benchmade 710

ZDP-189 - something Spyderco?

S30V - believe it or not, I think you should look at a few knives from Kizer

 

[RamZar]

From BladeHQ sorted by price low to high.

M390: http://www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Items--1--1--search=M390?sort_by=price_each
ZDP-189: http://www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Items--1--1--search=ZDP-189?sort_by=price_each&x=-972&y=-63
S30V: http://www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Items--1--1--search=S30V?sort_by=price_each&x=-972&y=-63
VG-10: http://www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Items--1--1--search=VG-10?sort_by=price_each&x=-972&y=-63

 

[BladeCommander]

^^^ This is a nice list. It's missing some of the exclusives, but does show a few good options for the steels. Interesting how Spyderco is almost cornering the market on budget ZDP-189 knives. I like the Spyderco ZDP, it gets really sharp.

My Choices

M390 - BM 586
VG-10 - Kiwi 4
ZDP-189 - Caly 3 CF or Dragonfly
S30V - Spyderco Sage 2, BM 940, ZT 550

 

[keroscene]

Vg-10....SOG Vulcan! This knife gets overlooked repeatedly, but is a very nice looking and operating blade. The arc lock (similar to axis lock) is super smooth and lockup is phenomenal. It's worth checking out for sure. Especially when you can find them under a c-note!

 

[MatthewSB]

I'll second the VG10 Al Mar SERE 2000, and Benchmade's M390.

For S30V, I highly recommend Spyderco's Para Military 2, Military, or Yojimbo 2.

 

[rik007]

Depending on the using environment。
If the knife primary purpose are:
1. small knife like edc total long below 8.5 inch
2. the knife primary purpose for cuting
I suggest you using M390。

 

[Bighaze51]

Don't forget the endura's. The vg-10 model and zdp are excellent slicers

 

[The Mastiff]

Don't forget the endura's. The vg-10 model and zdp are excellent slicers

Agreed. The FFG VG10 3.75 inch lockback FRN knives come in under $70, very sharp, and tight. They will last a very long time if you don't pry, use as screwdriver, get grit in lockback. ( it naturally polishes up over time and gets smoother. If you use a wet lube that traps grit or sand it's much worse than no oil at all. No, you don't need to take it apart for cleaning either. That is the beginning of many sad stories)

I have several I bought as new generations were released. My oldest is a 1st generation FRN from 92 that is smooth as silk, tight and strong just the way it should be. It should be around for several generations of ancestors if they just take not to do anything stupid. It's like the Glock of knives. Or Glock is the Spyderco Endura of pistols.

joe

 

[Lee48]

VG10--The Al Mar SERE 2000 plus any of the Spyderco offerings that rock your soul.
S30V--Spyderco PM2 and Sage 1. Buck Vantage Pro.
ZDP189--The only knife I own right now is a Dragonfly 2 so nothing to recommend otherwise.
M390--I got nuthin.