Let's say I have an opportunity to obtain two Military models and I want one with a plain edge and one with serrations. Which way should I go?
For the serrrated model I want a blade that will stand up to some fairly heavy use; branches, twigs, roots (and consequent contact with dirt and small stones), twine, plastic, rope, cardboard and other things I run into that need to be cut right now. The idea being that I won't have to sharpen the blade too often.
The desire for a plain edge Military is less practical. I just like to have a really sharp plain edge blade in my pocket, you understand, don't you?
I can afford to buy two Military knives right now (a great position to be in) and want to go ahead with the purchase.
Here's the question:
My dealer has several Military models, ALL NEW STYLE...some in ATS34 and some in CPM440V.
Which model do I buy in ATS34 and which in 440V?....Or both in 440V? Or both in ATS34?
I've been researching this for a week or so and gotten alot of help from you folks. My inclination is to try one in each type of steel. I refer again to my question. ATS34...spyderedge or plain?????????? 440V...spyderedge or plain???????????
I want to buy these knives yet this week. They sit, waiting for me to decide, just 90 miles away. Your advice is humbly requested.
Thanks
ptn
ps..
My original intention was to buy a military with spyderedge and a Starmate with a plain blade. It is clear to me now that I am over the edge and planning to buy more knives than I actually need. The Starmate is not in stock. I am impatient and, darn it, I love knives. I want new ones now. Is there something wrong with that??
For the serrrated model I want a blade that will stand up to some fairly heavy use; branches, twigs, roots (and consequent contact with dirt and small stones), twine, plastic, rope, cardboard and other things I run into that need to be cut right now. The idea being that I won't have to sharpen the blade too often.
The desire for a plain edge Military is less practical. I just like to have a really sharp plain edge blade in my pocket, you understand, don't you?
I can afford to buy two Military knives right now (a great position to be in) and want to go ahead with the purchase.
Here's the question:
My dealer has several Military models, ALL NEW STYLE...some in ATS34 and some in CPM440V.
Which model do I buy in ATS34 and which in 440V?....Or both in 440V? Or both in ATS34?
I've been researching this for a week or so and gotten alot of help from you folks. My inclination is to try one in each type of steel. I refer again to my question. ATS34...spyderedge or plain?????????? 440V...spyderedge or plain???????????
I want to buy these knives yet this week. They sit, waiting for me to decide, just 90 miles away. Your advice is humbly requested.
Thanks
ptn
ps..
My original intention was to buy a military with spyderedge and a Starmate with a plain blade. It is clear to me now that I am over the edge and planning to buy more knives than I actually need. The Starmate is not in stock. I am impatient and, darn it, I love knives. I want new ones now. Is there something wrong with that??
