There has been a lot posted on Bladeforums about the tendency of S30V to chip.
Two weeks ago I had occasion take about two feet off the male plug end of a heavy duty extention cord due to an unfortunate encounter with a hedge trimmer. I got ready to put the replacement plug on and couldn't remember the appropriate color code, so I decided to peel the original equipment molded plug down to the wires to determine the proper connections. Started in with my Rat Trap, which I had not heretofore subjugated to any heavy use.
That molded plug was some of the toughest, hardest plastic I have ever encountered. It's removal entailed a lot of lateral force on the blade edge as I cut into the brittle plastic and then twisted the blade to break off pieces. Most makers would say that this was abusive use.
I also cut into the copper wire on a couple of the conductors. Afterward, I examined my edge with trepidation.
Nothing. No chips at all, just a still-perfect edge. I will no longer be concerned about the S30V from Swamp Rat.
Two weeks ago I had occasion take about two feet off the male plug end of a heavy duty extention cord due to an unfortunate encounter with a hedge trimmer. I got ready to put the replacement plug on and couldn't remember the appropriate color code, so I decided to peel the original equipment molded plug down to the wires to determine the proper connections. Started in with my Rat Trap, which I had not heretofore subjugated to any heavy use.
That molded plug was some of the toughest, hardest plastic I have ever encountered. It's removal entailed a lot of lateral force on the blade edge as I cut into the brittle plastic and then twisted the blade to break off pieces. Most makers would say that this was abusive use.
I also cut into the copper wire on a couple of the conductors. Afterward, I examined my edge with trepidation.
Nothing. No chips at all, just a still-perfect edge. I will no longer be concerned about the S30V from Swamp Rat.
