Value added for having bg42 over s30v?

if CRK is committed to making the best knife possible, why haven't they switched to M390 or S110V ?

in response to the original question, you can always do an advanced search on "completed listing" on ebay and see what the BG42 knives are selling for at auction. that will be a true indication of its value.
 
I loved the BG-42 blades and do prefer them, but I believe it is sentimentality rather than practicality in my case.

I don't think the wedge was ever an option on the original/classic/21 blades, only on the "regular" model.
 
au5t3n5 said:
Is s30v really more corrision resistant than bg-42? I did a quick search on BF and found this.



Agreed, I don't think I use my knives enough to really enjoy the difference between bg42 and s30v...I would however be affected by the graphics, swedge, etc on a more frequent basis and those definitely add value for me.
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Well even though this thread is kind of old I thought that I'd resurrect it to show a second BG-42 that showed some corrosion that I saw in the for sale section.
Just wanted to show that it can and does happen with that steel. I don't know how this one was treated but from the looks of the blade I'd assume pretty good since CRK won't refinish a BG-42 blade any longer for fear of cracking it when installing a new thumb stud. It is stated in the thread that it has had a spa treatment but that won't have done anything to the blade other than a sharpening and will of course have spruced up the handles.

here's the link
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1156354-Large-Regular-BG-42-Sabenza
 
ericvar101 said:
if CRK is committed to making the best knife possible, why haven't they switched to M390 or S110V ?

in response to the original question, you can always do an advanced search on "completed listing" on ebay and see what the BG42 knives are selling for at auction. that will be a true indication of its value.
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There is a trade off going to those other 'super steels' while they hold an edge longer they usually sacrifice toughness. It's matching the steel to the intended use. For CRK I believe that ease of maintenance and workability is why they choose the materials they do so to them it is the best fit for their knives.
 
I saw that used Sebbie with the pitted blade. I can't believe it sold for what it did. Guess I'm just out of touch with the market now. Never really thought of mine as a collectible, just a good companion over the last 15 years. No rust after being carried for all those yrs. Kind of makes me wonder if those having issues were subject to a heat treat issue?
 
Blademan,
15 years with one knife, that's 5 times my longest run before I found a new sweetheart- that's true love!

I've only seen the 2 like that but I have one coming in for myself in a few days and I'm sure that it'll get some pocket time. I guess I'll find out for myself if it's a common thing or just a fluke that's popped up every now and then.
 
Here is a pic with the only knife worthy of sharing regular pocket time with my '99

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