I just bought 3 knives (Spyder & Kersh), I'll take VG10 over S30V steel. How does the M390 steel compare? This knife looks fantastic!
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M390 is a pain to sharpen but once it's sharp the edge retention is amazing.
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Personally, I think it is a fantastic knife. It's hard to really COMPARE M390 to VG10 or S30V, but from what I've experienced and have read about, it probably beats s30V without question. VG10 is tricky, I'm not sure how they compare to each other in cutting performance, but I'm fairly certain M390 is more corrosion resistant than VG10. I haven't gone so far as to abuse my knife by sticking it in pure chlorine or saltwater for a day or anything, but by reputation M390 might have the best corrosion resistance for a steel with its class of edge taking and holding.
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This is the first I have heard about a warning from Amazon. I have had my Blur for awhile now and have had no issues with it. I love it and think I made a great decision when I purchased it. I will definitely consider Kershaw when looking for my next knife.
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I watched a lot of Youtube videos before buying the knife. I didn't settle for the Mora, I chose it. I can honestly say in its category, I felt it was the best. Remember, that is in its category.... P.S. I was most disappointed in the Bear Grylls knives.
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All three of these are stainless steels. To keep things simple, the harder the steel the harder it will be to sharpen, the softer the steel the more often it will need to be sharpened. 440HC and 8CR13MoV are approximately equivalent higher carbon SS, with the 8CR being from China. They will dull faster than S30V but are easier to sharpen. S30V is, being harder and holding an edge better, considered a better choice for knife blades. The softer steels are not bad choices however; they may dull faster but are relatively easy to sharpen, and that's what you get in return for a lower price point for the knives.
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I difer to the previous two response I just went back on GP{ Knives and they too have chnaged the steel type to 5160. So it probably depends on how old the knife is. It looks like if you buy one now you get 5160.
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IMO, Buck knives are better than Ka-Bar but to each his own. You won't find a better all-around knife than the 119 Special and with the cocabola handle you get a knife that he will definitely treasure for a lifetime. I have two of the 119's with the black phenolic handle that I have had over 20-yrs and recently bought one with the cocabola handle as more of a display knife, than to use, because I like its looks. It is a beautiful knife. A slightly smaller version of the 119 (6" Blade) is the 105 PathFinder (5" Blade) which I use a lot when doing a little more delicate work such as deboning, etc. If you husband has small hands, he might prefer the 105 instead. Unfortunately, I've never seen the 105 with a cocabola handle, though Cabela's carries it in cherrywood and bone handles and LLBean has it in leather. However you will pay more at those places than Amazon. For a knife to use for gutting, skinning and cutting up the vension, you can't go wrong with the 119. Almost forgot to mention that Buck also makes a Model 121 which is in-between the 105 and the 119 in blade length (5.5"). This is a Boone&Crockett commemorative knife with the B&C emblem on the handle. I just recently bought one off Amazon but have not had a chance to use it yet. If he's big on Boone & Crockett, you might consider it, but for pure beauty, you can't beat the looks of the 119 with the cocabola handle.
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I like Spyderco - very good knife and may actually carry better when wearing dress slacks. For me, comes down to personal preference. I carry my ZT more often because I prefer the speed opening and it fits my hand better. Either knife is a great choice IMHO.
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not complaining I ordered the sk-5 model knowing the history and reputation of that steel in past history... O-1 being even better in some aspects... the one I received is stamped o-1 and so far I have nothing to complain about. very sharp used in many every day tasks and continues to remain sharp... would not hesitate to buy another extremely good value and would recommend to anyone buy this knife!!!! 5 stars no disappointment what so ever....!
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They both have good steel. The first uses VG-1 steel which has a very hard core, the second uses AUS8A which is very slightly less hard. Pick the one in your price range, with the color you like. One caveat many black blades get marred with use and the inner steel shows through.
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The knife is just great. Despite the lack of full tang, I find Moras to be fantastic. I don't particularly care for the black finish of this particular model and would advise getting the Highline Q model and rigging up your own fire steel to the scabbard.
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The Cold Steel catalog came today!! Talk about good timing. Blade thickness on the ATC is listed at at 2.8 millimeters.
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For the H1 steel the seratted edge is much harder. Call up spyderco and ask them if you like. It will stay sharper longer, and is one of the hardest edges they make. The plain edge is much softer as the machining of the serrations increase the Rockwell hardness. With that said this knife is excellent size and the serrations are great for cutting through thick materiel such as rope, hard plastic tough corrugated boxes. I own many knives and keep them all very sharp. No plain edge will cut as well for harder materials as a serrated. That said the serrated wont slice as cleanly but, its such a small blade I would only get the serrated version and leave a plane edge to a large blade. For the H1 steel the seratted edge is much harder. Call up spyderco and ask them if you like. It will stay sharper longer, and is one of the hardest edges they make. The plain edge is much softer as the machining of the serrations increase the Rockwell hardness. With that said this knife is excellent size and the serrations are great for cutting through thick materiel such as rope, hard plastic tough corrugated boxes. I own many knives and keep them all very sharp. No plain edge will cut as well for harder materials as a serrated. That said the serrated wont slice as cleanly but, its... » Read More For the H1 steel the seratted edge is much harder. Call up spyderco and ask them if you like. It will stay sharper longer, and is one of the hardest edges they make. The plain edge is much softer as the machining of the serrations increase the Rockwell hardness. With that said this knife is excellent size and the serrations are great for cutting through thick materiel such as rope, hard plastic tough corrugated boxes. I own many knives and keep them all very sharp. No plain edge will cut as well for harder materials as a serrated. That said the serrated wont slice as cleanly but, its such a small blade I would only get the serrated version and leave a plane edge to a large blade. « Show Less
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Short of using your knife as a pry bar which I do'nt think anyone would this knife will hold up to the Benchmade. Having a dozen benchmades and a dozenDoug Ritter knives made by Benchmade, I think you would love this knife. The S30V steel is great sharpens well and holds an edge. The benchmades usethe 154cm steel which is great but I think the S30V steel is just a little better. John from Colorado
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I own the knife and I'm really pleased with it. I'm not an expert but from what I've read those two styles of Steel are virtually the same.if it were me I would trust the buck website over other information. If you buy the knife I'm sure you'll be happy with it I am with mine.
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The S30V steel in the Kershaw Blur holds an edge very well and is not that hard to sharpen with the right system. I use the KME sharpening system with the diamond stones. Other diamond stones will work just as well but the KME system keeps the angle of sharpening consistent thereby saving time.
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Edge retention is amazing CTS XHP is by far one of my favorite blade steels. I have not had to sharpen it yet just strap it a few times and it's factory sharp. Awesome little knife.
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The blade on mine is hollow ground and 154CM steel. I'm not sure when they made the switch to S30V steel, but I would guess that it was a couple of years ago since I bought mine during the period in which they were advertising one steel on the website, and listing another on the spec sheet included with the knife.I still love the knife, and carry it about 80% of the time. A SOG Aegis comes out when I don't want the weight of the Manix2 (walking, biking, wearing sweatpants, etc.).