Blade material discussion
- Stakeknife
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Blade material discussion
Could we have a discussion about the differant case blade materials and the benefits of each? Is one more desirable than another? I found the case college site that lists them. Interesting they make so many.
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- XxTestedxX
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Re: Blade material discussion
Seems carbon is or "CV" is the most desired, its more traditional. builds nice patina (if you let it)
SS is long lasting, rust resistant and to the common folk, sounds the best.
154-CM/ATS-34.. I believe this is about as premium as Case gets, found on a few case selects, special runs and the Tony Bose Collabs.
just my 2 cents
SS is long lasting, rust resistant and to the common folk, sounds the best.
154-CM/ATS-34.. I believe this is about as premium as Case gets, found on a few case selects, special runs and the Tony Bose Collabs.
just my 2 cents
Re: Blade material discussion
XX Pretty much covered it. Try a CV knife and let us know what you think. They are very easy to sharpen. However, you will get a few spots. I have a user in all three blade materials. The SS blades are much harder to sharpen.
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Re: Blade material discussion
I like the CV steel too I have a muskrat and a peanut on the way. Really impressed with the case quality.
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- garddogg56
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Re: Blade material discussion
For me I can get the same edge on either CV or SS . Humidity is the key CV is carried in the winter SS in the hot and humid wheather the yellows are CV the blacks are in SS
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Re: Blade material discussion
Garddog,
I will send you my SS blades to sharpen - ha.
I will send you my SS blades to sharpen - ha.
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Re: Blade material discussion
Guttch ya Reid for me 22 degrees work well even on my 440c and 420 hc Bucks shaving sharp,I will say the edge last longer on the 440c.
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Re: Blade material discussion
I think you're on to something there Dogg. In my experience, I like closer to 17° or so on my carbon steel knives. But I don't think MOST stainless can go to that low a degree and maintain their edge holding ability. At least the ones I've tested.garddogg56 wrote: Guttch ya Reid for me 22 degrees work well even on my 440c and 420 hc Bucks shaving sharp,I will say the edge last longer on the 440c.
I also agree that the 440c does hold a better edge than the 420.
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Re: Blade material discussion
You are right Colonel,even on my Bucks 22degrees is pushing it I tried 20 degrees definitely a no go.SS Is brittle.
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