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Offset steel
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both good steels....
1. S30V (spec bump) is becoming known as a favorite all around premium steel (used to be called a supersteel before stuff like ZDP and SG2). I love this stuff because it holds an edge long... and with regular touch ups is easy to keep very sharp
2. 440C MIM (offset) MIM refers to metal injection molding whic is a long topic. As for the steel itself... performance wise I personally wouldn't expect it to hold an edge as long as s30V, but pretty good.Most of the advantage in this application is what Kershaw was able to do with the MIM process as far as the true 3D nature of the blade.
You will get a lot of opinions... both are innovative knives from the best in the industry... the Offset is an innovation marvel, and a brute!... the spec is lean, mean and fast. My suggestion on blade steel is to experience for yourself and consider your application (needs). In this case, both steels will serve you well. the design for what you need is most important.
1. S30V (spec bump) is becoming known as a favorite all around premium steel (used to be called a supersteel before stuff like ZDP and SG2). I love this stuff because it holds an edge long... and with regular touch ups is easy to keep very sharp
2. 440C MIM (offset) MIM refers to metal injection molding whic is a long topic. As for the steel itself... performance wise I personally wouldn't expect it to hold an edge as long as s30V, but pretty good.Most of the advantage in this application is what Kershaw was able to do with the MIM process as far as the true 3D nature of the blade.
You will get a lot of opinions... both are innovative knives from the best in the industry... the Offset is an innovation marvel, and a brute!... the spec is lean, mean and fast. My suggestion on blade steel is to experience for yourself and consider your application (needs). In this case, both steels will serve you well. the design for what you need is most important.
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440C with a good heat treat is a very good cutlery steel. If I'm not mistaken, 154CM was engineered and promoted as a direct improvement over 440C. S30V in turn was advertised as a direct improvement over 154CM, specifically better edge retention and easier to sharpen IIRC. Personally I've never liked 154CM very much, and while S30V shows significantly better edge retention than 440C or 154CM when cutting abrasive materials, 440C is no slouch if it's done right, and probably a bit tougher and less prone to chipping than S30V.
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yeah... this all goes back to the BIG question: what are the user's needs.
currently I'm trying to decide between raindrop damascus and ZDP... what do you guys think ?
currently I'm trying to decide between raindrop damascus and ZDP... what do you guys think ?
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currently I'm trying to decide between raindrop damascus and ZDP... what do you guys think ?
One of each, please. ZDP for that super-sharp every day knife, and raindrop damascus for Sundays and holidays.
I really like ZDP for cutting, but damascus is more fun to look at.