Stailess Steels

[hankrearden98]

How do the various steels used in Spyderco knives stack up with one another? I have experience with AUS-8 which I like, and ATS-34 which I don't. What about AUS-8A, ATS-55, GIN-1, AUS-10, AUS-6, AUS-6M, VG-10, 440C, CPM440V, 6A, BDS44C, A-2, BG-42 and 420? Thanks!

 

[jpbulli]

You may want to check the Steels FAQ (link in the BF homepage)...this is a good discussion of most of the common knife steels by Joe Talmadge.

If you still have any questions after that, feel free to question the panel...

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JP Bullivant

 

[Jeff Clark]

If your willing to put effort into sharpening for an exceptional return on your efforts consider going 440V. An economical way to try it would be to get the Blade Forums special Spyderco Native. See the link below:
http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum20/HTML/000995.html