sandviv 13c26 or 8cr13mov

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What would be your guys opinion on sandvic 13c26 or 8cr13mov for light utility use.I know these steels are on the lower end of the scale but I heard someone say 8cr13mov is like aus 8a.I've never owned these steels, I'm thinking of getting a cheaper knife for everyday use.Whitch steel is better and why?

thx for your input:)
gine.:D
 
I have just a few knives in 8cr13mov and in 13c26 so others may have a better view, but I honestly can't tell much difference in every day cutting chores.
 
Both Kershaw's 13C26 and Spyderco/Byrd's 8Cr13MoV perform very well. IMO you won't be disappointed with either, so I would pick whatever knife you prefer based on size, blade shade/grind, handle, etc.
 
I think they're both pretty decent steels. I've read that 8Cr13MoV is a little better than 13C26, but it's probably not going to be a noticable difference for "most" people.
 
I like both better than AUS8 for a blade designed for slicing....both keep a *thin* sharp edge longer b/w strops :thumbup:
 
They seem quite comparable in performance as it seems. I really love my Byrds in 8Cr13MoV. It is my understanding that the Byrds are run a bit harder than most of the 13C26 blades, which is a plus IMO. If cost effective is the goal it is hard to beat a Byrd.
 
beckerhead said:
They seem quite comparable in performance as it seems. I really love my Byrds in 8Cr13MoV. It is my understanding that the Byrds are run a bit harder than most of the 13C26 blades, which is a plus IMO. If cost effective is the goal it is hard to beat a Byrd.
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yup i agree beckerhead, its much easier for me to "deform" the edge of my 13c26 blades vs my 8Cr13MoV blades on my leather strop.... significantly harder steel in the Byrds....If I had to choose one or the other I would go with the Byrd steel :)
 
There is going to be more difference between heat treatments than between the two steels. The Byrd line has a pretty good heat treatment.
 
Larrin said:
There is going to be more difference between heat treatments than between the two steels. The Byrd line has a pretty good heat treatment.
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What he said.
 
5Cr15MoV是参照了德国和英国的X50CrMoV15以及法国的Z50CD15Cl等钢号开发生产的，7Cr17Mo是参照日本的SUS440A和美国的440A等钢号开发生产的，8Cr13MoV是参照日本爱知钢的AUS8钢号开发生产的。产品经阳江市质量技术监督局检测，理化性能指标完全达到国外相应标准要求，完全可以替代进口。

8CR13MOV VS AUS8
7CR13MOV VS 440A

I think 8CR is similar to 12C27 .
I prefer sweden factory product rather than China product ,although I am a Chinese from Hong Kong
 
I noticed a difference in my Leeks when Kershaw switched to the 13c26. And I like my Shalot w/ it. It holds and edge better and sharpens as well and takes a polished edge pretty well. I like the Sandvik.

I don't have anything in the MOV.
 
They are somewhat alike in terms of nominal composition values. That one aspect of a steel. Others are purity and microstructure and here it's a difference between the two.

If a knife is used very lightly, always cleaned and touched up after the light usage it would be little difference between a spring steel and a knife steel. Only in hard use will the differences between steels really show.

Things like toughness, resistance to microchipping, re-sharpenablity, edge stability and wear resistance.

When you deform your edge on the strop, how does that happen? Are both knives equally sharp? Same angle? Have you checked for microchipping? Some steels tend to chip instead of roll, hence you will see no "deformity" on your strop. A coarse grain steel like 8CR13MOV should have a stronger tendency to microchip then 13C26. If it chips, it will not roll (deform). An edge needs to be sharp and narrow to roll. If it's course and have a wide edge angle that will not happen, and the knife will not "gain any sharpness" from stropping.
 
13C26 does have tighter composition control, fewer impurities, and the finest microstructure of any of the high carbon stainless steels. Kershaw does a good job with it too.
 
Dog of War said:
Both Kershaw's 13C26 and Spyderco/Byrd's 8Cr13MoV perform very well. IMO you won't be disappointed with either, so I would pick whatever knife you prefer based on size, blade shade/grind, handle, etc.
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A big ditto here, Dog of War. Fits right in there with 440C, IMO...


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I use both steels in Kershaw, Byrd and Benchmade. They all hold an edge very well, with the 13C26 being the easier of the two to sharpen. They both hold an edge for about the same amount of time depending on usage. The 13C26 will hold a better edge longer at lower sharpening angles. They both perform better than my 440C blades. I tend to agree with Larrin that the heat treat is the key.
 
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