Southern Grind Bad Monkey / 14c28n Reviews?

[AJR576]

I'm planning to buy a Bad Monkey but I'm a bit surprised to see that they use 14c28n on instead of the s35vn that's on the Spider Monkey. I have no experience with 14c28n. How does it hold an edge, etc.?

 

[buffalo01]

It's not a super expensive steel but I love it. Holds a good edge and is easy to sharpen to crazy sharp. Kershaw uses it a lot and that's where I have experience with it. Not sure how their heart treat is though. Aa

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[marthinus]

I have it in a few custom knives and 14c28n is a superb steel when done right.

From what I have read some people prefer their Southern grind 14C28N over S30V due to its resistance to chipping, ease of sharpening and corrosion resistance.

 

[AJR576]

Thanks for your responses. I'm actually thinking that I may go with a Spider Monkey instead. The size would probably make it a better EDC option.