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gull wing

gull wing

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Which do you like best for everyday cutting, INOX or tool steel?

I have a #6 and #8 in tool steel. They cut great, but I like stainless for obvious reasons.

I guess I'm asking, does INOX cut as well as TS?
 
gull wing said:
Which do you like best for everyday cutting, INOX or tool steel?

I have a #6 and #8 in tool steel. They cut great, but I like stainless for obvious reasons.

I guess I'm asking, does INOX cut as well as TS?
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The "tool steel" is roughly 1086 carbon steel. Reports put its hardness at 56 Rc.

The Inox is Sandvik 12C27 hardened to around 58Rc.

Both take a very keen edge. The Carbone is a bit tougher if you cut wire and metal. But the Inox can be sharpen at a lower angle before the edge rolls.

Opinels 12C27 is really excellent and performs almost as well as great 1095. I prefer it for EDC use.
 
Stainless can cut as well as carbon steel, imo. In my mind, the main difference is simply corrosion resistance and even that will vary depending on the actual steel. Attributes such as edge retention, toughness, and price are so widely varied that they are too difficult to compare when speaking in general.

But I've not had any problems with Opinel, be it carbone or inox. To me, the main difference is just patina. I'd go with either for a regular user, but if I wanted an Opinel to put in a kit or something, I'd go with stainless...

:)

-Brett
 
I prefer the carbon. I like the pantina, the tradition, the edge it takes.basically I like it just cause.
 
I used to prefer the carbon just because I'm an old fart and it's traditional. Then I got a number 8 inox as a gift from someone who knew I liked knives. It was a game changer. For rough use which is what I use Opinels for, since it's a low cost knife it it gets screwed, the 12C27 holds a better edge. Breaking down boxes, whatever. I because a devout believer in Opinel stainless.

Plus, the inbox is available with very neat selection of handle materials like ebony and even horn. :thumbup:
 
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