4V is also less corrosion resistant than 3V
I thought 4V was less tough than 3V but with better edge-holding which makes it similar to M4.
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4V is also less corrosion resistant than 3V
Dan is all about the Vanadis 4 E now. He used his new comp knife in Vanadis 4 E at my hosted Mid-Atlantic cut back in March and won the nationals in Dallas with it last month. BTW, Donovan is using convex ground comp knives now. I showed him my method on convexing back in March.
Scott
I actually like 4V more then 3V. It can handle the abuse same as 3V. Corrosion resistance is not up there with 3V but edge stability is great. Big Chris made a competition knife out of it and it performed great.I thought 4V was less tough than 3V but with better edge-holding which makes it similar to M4.
I actually like 4V more then 3V. It can handle the abuse same as 3V. Corrosion resistance is not up there with 3V but edge stability is great. Big Chris made a competition knife out of it and it performed great.
Scott
I was talking about corrosion resistance, not toughness or edge holding here. 3V is tougher than 4V, and more corrosion resistant, but less edge holding. Someone said that 4V is an excellent blend of 3V and M4, and I would have to agree, very good blend.I thought 4V was less tough than 3V but with better edge-holding which makes it similar to M4.
The testing I've done with 3V and 4V showed similar results. No edge issues with either steel in hard use testing. I HT/cryo using the low temp tempering for both steels.
Need to try low temper V4E (same as cpm4v). Here in Europe makers are reluctant in using low temper with this steel.The testing I've done with 3V and 4V showed similar results. No edge issues with either steel in hard use testing. I HT/cryo using the low temp tempering for both steels.
Scott