This post is from september 2010. Shortly before he changed the steel to S35VN, is that right?
So after he said he put a lot of thought into using S30V, he switches to S35VN.
Just saying … I rather have an edge that is tough to sharpen, yet holds an edge longer, and wouldn't have to send it in as frequently for sharpening.
I just don't understand why a 400 Dollar knife doesn't have THE BEST STEEL AVAILABLE.
It would be nice to at least have an option wether to get S35VN or other steels (besides damascus). Other manufacturers offer half a dozen of steels on the same model. But the grandmaster himself doesn't?
He says (paraphrased) "it's good to have a forum to see what people think". Well, then give them different steels and see what people like best!
Me, e.g., I rather have an edge that is tough to sharpen, yet holds an edge longer, and wouldn't have to send it in as frequently for sharpening.
Just my two