20CV steel is a superior steel to S30V steel for a variety of reasons. In this article, we will be comparing 20CV steel and S30V steel in terms of composition, toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and price. 20CV steel and S30V steel are two popular CPM stainless steels widely used in the … Read more
In this article, we will be taking a closer look at VG10 and S30V steel, two stainless steels widely used in the manufacture of most knives. We will be comparing these two steels in terms of Toughness, Edge Retention, Corrosion Resistance, Ease of Sharpening, Intention of Use, and Price. VG10 is a high carbon, cobalt … Read more
In this article, we will be taking a closer look at S45VN and S35VN steel, two popular types of knife steels that are often used in most knives. We will be comparing these two steels in terms of composition, toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, the intention of use, and lastly price. According … Read more
If you’re in the market for a new knife, you’ve probably come across S30V steel and S35VN steel. These are two popular stainless steel options that are widely used by most knifemakers including Spyderco, CIVIVI, and Cold Steel. However, many people have a hard time choosing between these two knife steels. It can be tough … Read more
In this article, we will compare M390 Steel and CPM 3V Steel in terms of composition, toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and price. M390 and CPM 3V are both popular steels that are used in the manufacture of knives and other cutting tools. Bohler M390 steel is known for its excellent wear … Read more
Two popular blade choices among professionals and enthusiasts are S45VN steel and M390 steel. Both are known for their exceptional performance and durability, but how do they compare to each other? In this article, we will compare S45VN steel and M390 steel in terms of composition, toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and … Read more
Steel manufacturers are constantly refining the elements used in making steel to produce new and better steel. The new technologies in steel produce steel that performs well in all aspects including hardness, toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Here is a list of new knife steels: 1. CPM MagnaCut (best All round) MagnaCut is a … Read more
Sandvik 14C28N steel is better than D2 steel in corrosion resistance and toughness. 14C28N is thus ideal for use in corrosive environments and challenging applications. D2 steel offers better edge retention and wear resistance than 14C28N. The difference in properties between 14C28N and D2 steel is very clear. However, to choose the best knife for … Read more
S30V knives are more popular than M390 knives. However, M390 knives offer better performance than S30V knives because they have better edge retention, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. Both M390 and S30V feature almost the same level of toughness. When choosing between M390 steel and S30V steel, you must consider all their properties, including toughness, … Read more
