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Knife Steels..

February 12, 2013 19:56

If you had to choose one specific knife steel that best fits you, your hobbies, and your environment.. What would it be? Basically, your personal preference or favorite.

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17 comments

fastjan

February 12, 2013 21:10
I voted M4, living in a high dry desert location...but if I was in a wetter or more humid environment I might switch to M390.
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painstakinglymeticulous

February 12, 2013 21:32
quote:

Originally posted by fastjan:
I voted M4, living in a high dry desert location...but if I was in a wetter or more humid environment I might switch to M390.

Same. I live in a semi-dry climate so I chose M4, otherwise, I would have chosen M390 too. I used and abused my LFTi (my first knife in M4), and it was super tough, and kept a fairly nice edge.. My next go-around with M4 will be with the 810.. so far its my favorite knife & steel.
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michaelm466

February 12, 2013 21:59
I'm in Oregon, so I went with M390, my second choice would be CPM-M4 though. Of the 9 Benchmades I have 4 or M390, 4 are CPM-M4 and one in D2.
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otacon

February 12, 2013 22:48
I accidentally clicked damascus

I meant to hit M4
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fox184

February 12, 2013 23:00
I voted 440C. It is a great all round steel that I feel gets overlooked by the "super steels." It sharpens easily, rust resistant, holds a good edge, and is pretty tough.

1095 wasn't listed, but that would be my vote for carbon steel followed closely by O1 tool steel.
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apbt

February 13, 2013 00:31
Went M390. A very well rounded steel.
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dj

February 13, 2013 00:42
I voted other .........S90V would be nice
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different

February 13, 2013 01:39
quote:

Originally posted by Fox184:
I voted 440C. It is a great all round steel that I feel gets overlooked by the "super steels." It sharpens easily, rust resistant, holds a good edge, and is pretty tough.

1095 wasn't listed, but that would be my vote for carbon steel followed closely by O1 tool steel.

really? 440c?
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skywalker

February 13, 2013 02:01
M390

S30V and D2 are probably my runner-ups.

Runners-up? Who knows.
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loonybin

February 13, 2013 02:13
M390. Winters have 25% humidity, summers have 125% humidity.
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deathofallthings

February 13, 2013 03:15
M4 for me.
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conrad

February 13, 2013 04:03
S30V for me...carry it everyday at work...no complaints.
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mley1

February 13, 2013 21:08
I voted m4. I live on the gulf coast near Galveston. So far I haven't had any trouble with corrosion on any of my m4 blades. But I am careful to keep them cleaned off and free from the salt water. I really like the way m4 holds an edge. And it has been pretty easy for me to sharpen on my Sharpmaker.
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po

February 14, 2013 00:10
Went with M4. M390 would be better for outdoors in general, but I keep my blades dry these days. If I get wet, I go home.
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fastjan

February 14, 2013 00:23
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Po wrote...If I get wet, I go home.

Your comment caught me off guard for a multiple LOL.
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fox184

February 14, 2013 03:06
quote:

Originally posted by different:

quote:

Originally posted by Fox184:
I voted 440C. It is a great all round steel that I feel gets overlooked by the "super steels." It sharpens easily, rust resistant, holds a good edge, and is pretty tough.

1095 wasn't listed, but that would be my vote for carbon steel followed closely by O1 tool steel.

really? 440c?

Yes, really......did you not read my post?

Nothing wrong with 440C, had it been named something else it would be looked at in a different light IMO. Do some research on it, you might learn something.
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oakengroves

February 14, 2013 05:25
M390 and CPM-M4 are tied as my two front-runners. Certain tasks demand corrosion resistance. Others demand toughness.
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