So I'm about to place an order for a 5" blade semi-custom bushcraft knife. This one, to be precise:
http://www.kornalski.com.pl/Jamal/@ODC/20150807/201500807ODC120VANADIS10G10BST_2.JPG
I'll have a choice of Vanadis10, M390, or Elmax. I believe all the blades should be around 4.5 mm thick. Right now I'm leaning towards either the Vanadis10 or the M390. Looking for the best mix of impact resistance, lateral flex resistance, and corrosion resistance, in that order of importance.
I intend on beating the snot out of this knife... Batoning etc. What steel would you choose? Thanks!
http://www.kornalski.com.pl/Jamal/@ODC/20150807/201500807ODC120VANADIS10G10BST_2.JPG
I'll have a choice of Vanadis10, M390, or Elmax. I believe all the blades should be around 4.5 mm thick. Right now I'm leaning towards either the Vanadis10 or the M390. Looking for the best mix of impact resistance, lateral flex resistance, and corrosion resistance, in that order of importance.
I intend on beating the snot out of this knife... Batoning etc. What steel would you choose? Thanks!