What's the BEST Steel for EDC?

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Today, I discuss my opinions on the best steel for an edc folding knife.
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@metal_complex 4 года назад

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@absk601 4 года назад

What a great review ! Absolutely spot on! 👍🏼 Brilliant

@jonathangarzon2798 4 года назад

What's the best for a hard blue collar work knife (cutting rubber hoses, rope, cardboard, plastic straps, etc.) Edge retention over ease of sharpening please, maybe anti corrosion/rust over edge sharpness

@rogersiples3335 3 года назад

Like ZT knife company I like 20CV but will also buy 35 and maybe 154 depending on knife use. Your choices are spot on. I will ay more for 20cv.

@MrBlessed70 3 года назад

@@jonathangarzon2798 You would be better off getting a high end budget ,stainless,tough and easy to sharpen steel like AUS10 steel..Cold Steel uses it and its a great all round steel!Holds an edge well too!!Or even 154cm or CPM 154.

@nachocheese3382 4 года назад

20 years ago, vg10 was almost alien technology. Lol

@kjam87gxp 4 года назад

I just ordered a james brand vg10 steel knife. Should I get something else?

@nachocheese3382 4 года назад

@@kjam87gxp No man, that should be just fine. Vg10 is a perfectly good steel, I don't care what anyone says.

@RevengeAvenger 4 года назад

Seriously, vg10 is great for EDC! You dont need to bust a $100 for function and durability.

@ibanez7412 3 года назад

@@RevengeAvenger eeuhm...I have 2 mcusta knives in vg10....never carry them, but love them, keep them in my collection. And yes, they are way too pricy....

@zachhall624 3 года назад

And 20 years ago you used a phone that flipped or didn't own a mobile

@cp1532 5 лет назад

FYI - LC200N is neither an ingot steel or a powdered steel, it is created using Pressurized Electric Slag Remelting, or PESR. And the benefits of powdered steels are are a more even carbide distribution, and a finer grain structure. I think you got that mixed up a little bit. Not trying to give you a hard time, just wanted to let you know in case you were interested, you know I got nothing but love for you :)

@chrisgonzales1615 5 лет назад

S35vn 👍. M390 👍. Cpm154👍 M4 👍. Hell I like them all brother 😂😂👊

@metal_complex 5 лет назад

😁👍👍⚔🍻

@wstar72 5 лет назад

If you sharpen your own knifes, a KME system with diamond plates will easily sharpen M4, S90v, Maxamet, etc. Given the thousand+ I’ve spent on modern folders, that system has been an awesome investment.

@Errcyco 2 года назад

If you’re broke I can tell you, it is 14c28n for damn sure.

@SeemsLogical 5 лет назад

I like this video. S35VN is a good all around steel that appears on many common production folders. It's more accessible to most people than Cruwear or LC200N would be. Definitely a good all-around pick. But most people come in with a specific quality that they are looking for in a knife. Why not do this again but with a specific preference in mind? Best knife steel for people who want Toughness vs. Edge retention vs Corrosion Resistance vs. Ease of Sharpening. And each category would be 2 steels: the first steel would be the one who excels the most in that category while steel 2 does almost as well but with fewer trade offs to achieve that level of performance. For instance, corrosion resistance can be H1 as the best in the corrosion resistance category and LC200N being the well-rounded variant or the category.

@phil2082 8 месяцев назад

CPM-20cv is so corrosion resistant that most people could not make it rust if they tried. It has better edge retention than the rest. For folding knives, you probably don't need toughness as much, unless you either intend to beat on the knife or make insanely thin geometry. 20cv is hands down the best for all of the steels shown in the vodeo picture. S90V is the best folder steel for anyone not in salt water. S30v is probably better than s35vn for most people, too.

@waveman0 5 лет назад

I chose M390 (and its analogues CPM-20cv and CTS-204-p) a few years ago for my EDC rotation, preferably within Bohler's recommended HRC range of 60-62 (and I actually prefer it ran at the higher end of the range so HRC 60-62) and now have 28 in the rotation. M390 has it all for my EDC purposes, incredible edge retention (when run at HRC 60-62), good rust resistance (basically stain free when properly maintained), reasonable toughness, takes a fine edge and can be touched up with ceramic rods easy enough. Out of my rotation I have to admit my favorite company is Reate, and they do a wonderful job with their M390, constantly running their M390 at around HRC60-61 and getting the best out of the steel.

@stompbox64dtown9 5 лет назад

I love m390 at 62, but I tend to put my Rockstead in the "my precious" category. Recently, Andre Thorburn has been taking his m390 to 61.

@waveman0 4 года назад

@@stompbox64dtown9 Reate runs their M390 at 60-61 consistently and are getting really good results, mainly because of their proprietary cryo processes during heat treat and hand grinding and keeping their edges during the process. Rockstead are in a category all by themselves, and beyond most of us.

@danefuentes3877 3 года назад

Weird how this guy knows so much about sharpening attributes but every single knife has a factory edge... weird...

@KingKsEDC 11 месяцев назад

Thats bc he may not be using all of them to the point where he needs sharpening. Probably bc he has a ton of knives.

@ericthorpe5670 3 года назад

My favorite used to be plain Jane s30v. Nice edge retention, tough steel and super corrosion and rust resistant. But over the last year or so I've become a huge fan of LC200N and m390. Think I have to go with LC200N.

@kevinbrewer9421 Год назад

5 minutes into the video and he ant sed anything yet ?? Maybe I'm impatient.

@FyukYiu Месяц назад

But he is a metal complex lol

@monkeyfaceII 5 лет назад

Watched this in the morning it was a good honest video and I would agree with. Given My limited experience I would recommend s35vn for most people looking for a knife it’s good to go

@xdadansx 4 года назад

LC200N is great choice for edc, ok edge retention, great corrotion resistance and relatively easy to sharpen.

@eYeSoN3691 4 месяца назад

HOW THE HELL IS GUY A KNIFE REVIEWER?? It just goes to show that if you just buy a bunch of knives and actually not know crap about knives and than post videos showing off your knives you can make it on RU-vid I guess!!

@metal_complex 4 месяца назад

Tell me what you're taking issue with and we can discuss it. This paragraph is useless to anyone who reads it because you aren't providing context to your complaint

@nintendontbutdo5507 Год назад

Maxamet is a steel that has impressed me so much. Not stainless but cuts forever on a sharpen. For now its my fav you just have to deal with it not being stainless.

@barkingspider2007 4 года назад

I have a Benchmade Grip in CPM154 it is my go to hunting / deer skinning knife. The LC200n is hard to beat for fishing and food prep. Thank you very much for the video. : )

@sharpwhits0167 4 года назад

My hogue Ritter is in 20cv. It took me about 30-40 minutes on my lansky to sharpen to a mirror polish. I didn't think it was bad at all to sharpen and the edge retention is out of this world.

@garyk76 4 года назад

Jesse Hout 20 cv 204 p and m390 are all kissing cousins

@Dmhlcmb 3 года назад

I’m with you on s35vn, I can make it crazy sharp without trouble. I still love s30v too, steel snobs hate it now but I remember not too long ago when it was THE super steel. I used to work offshore and I wish they were using lc200n back then. I think you should have broken it down to those who need toughness, need corrosion resistance and need extreme retention instead of just one steel to rule them all.

@Montblanc1986 2 года назад

S30V is an amazing steel and for folders S45 is probably the best as it hold an edge better (harder usually)

@jeffdahmoose776_6 2 года назад

Hey MC I love your content and I know this is an old video but if you happened to read this I was wondering how you felt about Nitro-V for a general EDC

@maxlvledc 3 года назад

I know I'm coming in late...but NitroV seems to get better and better as an all around steel. Lc200n is excellent. But heat treatment is basically only doable in specific ways and at a very narrow hardness range..where NitroV and it's properties vary depending on it's hardness 58-64

@patrickz2565 Год назад

So easy to strop back to fresh edge. Love it in a warny.

@haydenhufford3322 4 года назад

I like S30V because it is good for most tasks and is relatively affordable.

@zororosario 3 года назад

CTS XHP , I wish there were more of this stuff available. Awesome for my edc requirements

@bush0165 3 года назад

This one is also my favorite. So glad I got the KnifeCenter exclusive brown Manix 2 Lightweight with CTS XHP - one of the best EDC knives I can imagine.

@rhugh02 9 месяцев назад

Fun video! Get two of each. Cheers 🍻

@King88_8 3 года назад

The knife industry did to knife users, what de Beers did to women with diamonds. Hyped up a component. Those that EDC and tell you about how they EDC, are mostly not really users. Theres no discernible difference between s30 and s35. Not worth the extra cost. I wont even say "most people" rather that almost EVERY knife "carrier", in their general use, will not see a difference from a cpm154 up. Provably not even from 14c28n. Knifer USERS on the other hand use and sharpen often enough to not really care. Guys with their Buck knives are cutting a 100x more than some office ninja with his m390. Some think their "super" steel will cut open their Amazon packages quicker, better than a "budget" steel. It wont and one wont be cutting enough packages to make a diff.

@metal_complex 3 года назад

^this is what we call a "gatekeeper"^ Thanks dude. Move along.

@cainkopczynskie6296 5 лет назад

Since I got maxamet that's my pick because it will hold an edge very well but I don't mind tough to sharpen steels

@Vares65 4 года назад

Personally I'm partial to M390. Constantly amazed at how long it stays razor sharp, and how easy it is to "touch up" sharpen. (I have a Benchmade Barage 581) However I'll admit I have no experience with S35VN. I certainly wouldn't turn one down.

@newhuskytwenty Год назад

ZDP 189 was my favourite steel until the relatively recent release of K390 but both have excelent edge retention if you don't live in a very wet or humid environment because they both are not stainless. I have some few blades in CPM S110V for those moments of rain or near river-sea hikes. Once, before cellular phones or GPS, I got lost in the forest while recollecting mushroms and had to build a shelter at dusk to pass the night. I doubt I could get enough performance out of AUS8 or 8Cr13Mov. That traumatic experience made me a steel nerd but I also always carry outdoors a Fallkniven DC3 diamond sharpening stone, just in case, it's so flat and light!

@vanderstelt50 5 лет назад

The best steel is whatever Lynn Thompson says it is on every Cold Steel sold

@phillyb4588 5 лет назад

ADVERTISING HAS TRICKED YOU DUDE

@headshrink1 3 года назад

I appreciate your honest reviews and your acknowledgment of your own shortcomings. It’s a good measure of your integrity. I’m still learning due to channels like yours. Blessings.

@carbidecaviar3567 5 лет назад

K390 buddy my personal favorite!

@CJ-hw4zc 3 года назад

Exactly

@silkroad1201 3 года назад

What would you recommend for people jumping out of helicopters?

@ArikGST 5 лет назад

Currently I mostly carry my Buck Marksman, 154cm Boss HT, and it hasn`t let me down. I also often carry a Kershaw Skyline (14c28n) or Kershaw Atmos (8cr13MoV). Geometry and Design are more important then Steel imho.

@clownworldresidentii5184 4 года назад

Pete from Cedric and Ada is definitely a runner up for someone who has handled and tested most steels...

@Jstarr918 Год назад

I’m here in 2023. 20cv is my favorite. I live in a humid area and it’s preforms great.

@nebulamask81 5 лет назад

For me my fav's are - budget 14c28n, non-budget m390. I'm excited to try out rwl34 (close to cpm154) when I get my hands on the Lynx.

@Ike32 4 года назад

14c28n is my favorite budget steel. Easy to sharpen and stays sharp

@r6201sk 4 года назад

@@Ike32 and when tested it stayed sharp longer than some premium steels :)

@literaltrance 4 года назад

This reminds me of the 600cc sport motorcycle shootouts all the magazines and upcoming online media entities used to do in the mid-late 90s. Inevitably it could be distilled down to the big four: Honda/Suzuki/Yamaha/Kawasaki, and generally speaking, they were all great and the differences between them were usually just splitting hairs.

@fr_reynolds5002 3 года назад

Too many disclaimers holy shit, then again, I really haven't watched many of your videos im not an expert on you im sure you're a wonderful person and its just my opinion after all.

@metal_complex 3 года назад

Long story short, I was demonetized twice because RU-vid thought I was promoting weapon sales. It's annoying, but it has to be there now.

@fr_reynolds5002 3 года назад

@@metal_complex its all good

@unclefreedom213 Год назад

It's just crazy how far its come, it's like flashlight technology in 2005 I had a blinding 60 lumens from a surefire 6p now I have 1200 in a pocket flashlight. VG-10 was a lightsaber 10 years ago a solid mid to higher tier steel. Now we have Magnacut. I'm a very skilled sharpener and I tell folks M4 is epic and it holds an edge forever, however when you do finally need to sharpen it you need to clear you calendar

@EDCandLace 5 месяцев назад

I agree with what your saying up until the m4 part. M4 is not a long sharpening steel, with a diamond or cbn stone/plate. It's as quick and easy to sharpen as s30v, slightly more wear resistant on the stones but not much. Even a quality alumina based stone like a shapton glass 120 will reprofile it quickly. M4 is a very crisp cutting steel and responds to stones very quickly.

@jonc8074 4 года назад

LC200N is awesome. The SpydieChef i got is probably the sharpest factory edge on a Spyderco. I don't see why you'd need any more performance from the steel in this knife. If it doesn't work for you, you don't need a more expensive stainless super steel. Maybe D2 would be stronger in an emergency or a box cutter would cut more cardboard.

@chrisjaskulski8613 5 лет назад

VG10 gets a bad wrap... certainly very good for a budget option IMO.

@Pmike404 4 года назад

I think it really gets a bad wrap due to pricy knives like the delica and endura. Those are people’s favorite knives but they are priced out of the market that they compete with. But people still buy them hand over fist so what do I know

@theshapeexists 3 года назад

@@Pmike404 agreed. For $78, a delica should at least have s30v as a base steel. M390 is my favorite edc steel. Super impressive for medium and light duty and would be perfect for the delica

@jonmykalchester3372 5 лет назад

I think u did great man.👍nice job, in my usage and experience I would have to say m390, I think it holds a great edge and it's really easy to sharpen.. at least it is on my Giantmouse ace biblio, I just got in my chaves Ultramar 229 in m390 and I dnt have enough experience with that m390 yet. But I'll let u know in a few months.

@brianrobinson3961 5 лет назад

Agreed S35VN is probably the most well rounded best overall steel. That’s also considering ease of sharpening. Not taking that into consideration 20CV wins.

@MrMayhem58 4 года назад

i edc s35vn or m390 sometimes both, I prefer s35vn for heavy work and m390 for slicing. So i'd have to agree with your opinions. My m390 zumwalt is more pocket jewelry used for fine cutting. But my s35vn Kizer is my workhorse. If you plan to torture your knives or do task other then what they're designed to do then take a cheap knife if your off hand pocket that you don't care about destroying. My mindset is proper tool for the job saves a lot of money.

@patrickvanovermeeren4513 5 лет назад

Informative and well made video , as allways !! Depends on the use and your sharpening skills , I think.

@monkeyfaceII 5 лет назад

patrick vanovermeeren yep I love 20 cv for example but hated sharpening it haha

@BradfordRMcKnight 2 месяца назад

I remember when s30v was eligible for a Nobel peace prize… that said Magnacut wants an updated video.

@delaney3722 4 месяца назад

MC….just a little lightheartedness here, but I love the disclaimer notes throughout the video, but trust me…it won’t stop the thrashing you will receive in the comment section….😂. I for one, don’t know that much about blades steels either, so I’m not one of them….just gonna sit back and watch.

@Shanes_Sharp_Sheet 5 лет назад

K390!! Cru-wear, Elmax, XHP, S110V,

@ashmerch2558 4 года назад

Super edge retention !! I'm loving the spyderco police 4 in k390, coming from a guy who carried unlabeled stainless steel, 5cr15mov, 7cr17mov and 8cr13mov, this k390 stuff just seems like magic... I guess there really is a huge difference in a $10-$20 knife vs a $200 knife. I'd want my next one too be either a Paramilitary 2 or Paramilitary 3 in S110v, I cut alot of weird synthetics with my knives. All I know is that I'll never go back too Walmart stainless or 5cr17mov again (Maybe a budget option, like a Civivi in D2 as well lol)

@greekveteran2715 3 года назад

@@ashmerch2558 I would stay away from S110v. It's only good at edge retention, but its edge is very weak It's the opposite of Vanadis 4 Extra, which has the best edge stability. So steels like s110v, are limited and you have to be carefull not to break the tip of the blade, or not to chip the edge etc. CPM154 , S35vn , LC200N e, Nitro V , AEB-L , from stainless steels, or Vanadis 4 E , Cruware , CPM 4V , K390 from non stainless steels, are the some of the best you can rely on, for a good knife blade.

@ashmerch2558 3 года назад

@@greekveteran2715 I'm big into the K390, has enough toughness and edge retention for days. My next endeavor will be a stretch 2 in V-Toku2 or a Spydiechef... the Slyz designs are so appealing. I was once really really into M4, and its still a great steel... but K390 just seems like the next step of evolution. I've done non knife tasks and cut things that shouldn't be cut with a knife and the K390 just laughs... does take a bit to sharpen, but the edge has so far came up superb. CPM-S110V is a bit too brittle for the tasks I use my knives for... that Vanadis 4E is very very VERY interesting

@willklemyk6214 2 года назад

CTS-XHP 👍

@bornonthebattlefront4883 6 месяцев назад

If you use a scale of 10 10 for the 3 different factors playing into a knife The steel The hardening done The blade geometry Which there is a lot more options then 10 btw You come up with 27,000 different combinations With steel’s, there is like 100 different steel options for someone to choose, you have like 2 dozen different thoughts behind blade geometry, and a dozen different ways, styles and methods to harden a blade There are thousands of knife combinations, there is no mathematically possible way to have experience with every steel, in every shape, in every hardness to say what is the best It’s an impossible task We can only find what is good enough, which is likely in the range of 10% of these combinations Top 10% is all we need

@mattsmith6828 Год назад

HOLY! knives with pivots aren't as robust as fixed blades...... WE GOT IT CHEIF! lol

@marcusreed8432 9 месяцев назад

4 years and you have grew from 5 K to almost 400k Well done. Is it time to do another update on this video? I just got a Manix 2 in s30v with G10 scales (fiancé’ picked knife just told her Manix 2 ) I think im gonna get a light weight Manix 2 in dif steal.

@phil2082 8 месяцев назад

S90V is the best folder steel, hands down. It is more corrosion resistant than anyone except salt water people will need. It doesnt chip like S110V. It has the highest edge retention, and more than enough toughness, for any folding knife. If you factor out cost, then the only reason not to go S90V is salt water use, beating on a knife use, or thin little razor blades that need toughness. The cost is not that big of a factor either. 8cr13mov is probably enough for everyone but snobs. It gets absurdly sharp easily, doesnt break easily, and doesnt rust easily. S30V is a huge upgrade that is so close to the winners that even snobs should not really look down on you for using it. Magnacut beats LC200N, only by a little bit, unless you have to beat on the knife or use thin geometry. But we're talking folders.

@zadotterazo690 4 года назад

Everyone knows 440a and no name steels that just say “stainless” are the best you could possibly get on the market

@MrTJohnston 4 года назад

Zadott Erazo I personally like the ones that say Pakistan

@donlee140 6 месяцев назад

I have S30V, Magnacut, D2, 14C28N, Nitro V. Magnacut is the best.😊

@chrisorr6042 4 года назад

Stay away from ZDP-189 as an EDC knife, it has a very high carbon content making it brittle. It's very prone to chipping, I dropped one from about 2 feet off the ground and it chipped!

@SignifiKent 4 года назад

I genuinely didn't think of myself as a master sharpener until this video knowing I've created hair splitting edges on both S110V from Spyderco and S90V from Benchmade. Thank you sir, this ego boost just got you another sub. I'd love to see how S45 and some of the newer steels in 2020 would work on this list. That said, I'm slowly leaning towards S30V or S35V as the "best." However, in reality, I think it's more about what's "best" at your price-point. Like under 60, D2 is amazing from the right companies. Under 150 is a toss up to S30 or S35, at 200+ I'd say M390/20cv/204... Regardless, I think price and heat treating is more important than the label (example: cjrb gobi D2 sharpens like a bad 8cr13mov, just did it to a mirror hair splitting edge and it was so soft I had a hard time believing it was actually D2). Price point makes all the difference. -Probably S35... Probably so but in sharpening I'd say it's a bit soft. Otherwise an amazing steel. Great video.

@jimmycricket7946 Год назад

Never liked s35vn I've had nothing but bad experiences with it. I'd actually prefer s30v over s35vn. I'm assuming s45vn isn't much different then s35vn. So far I'm really liking the high alloy tool steel's way better then any stainless steel's I think they perform way better and are much tougher. Although the corrosion resistance is lacking I make sure to keep everything dry, cleaned and properly maintained with a layer of metal treatment. Having said all that I would say Rex45 is the best overall general and hard use steel choice unless you're in a humid environment second would be 4v for general to hard use and I would use 10v for maximum edge retention. The problem I noticed with high edge retention steel's such as 10v or 15v is difficulty sharpening.

@JasonWh Год назад

I have a Rockstead in ZDP189 and it rusts if you breathe on it. Interestingly, Rockstead won't take it back to remove rust. Only sharpen,

@stick9078 3 года назад

Hey MC (and anyone who knows what's up feel free to chime in) is there much of a difference between S35VN & S45VN?

@_BLANK_BLANK 3 года назад

I disagree with the zdp-189 thing than the m4 one.

@pohalsted8847 4 года назад

All my kitchen knives are VG10 and my EDC's are 154cm, m390, s35vn.

@evilrobots Год назад

Here are the two problems I see with this video: 1. The knives need to have their steels labeled. The pieces of paper are literally more helpful than the knives. In this video, knives=pretty, paper=useful. 2. The disclaimers take WAY too much time. I know you're not a metallurgist and that's fine. You're a knife guy and I want your opinion. Please don't make me wait 4 minutes before we even start to hear it. Sorry, but honestly, I gave up on this video in less than 5 minutes.

@willtrax71 Год назад

154cm absolutely the best all around Steel for EDC second to 420hc lol and no INFI Steel from our Friends at Busse.???

@TripleEEDC 5 лет назад

Great video. I knew you’d pick S35 though. It does go to show all the people who complain about Chris Reeve Knives still using it that it’s still a great choice.

@ReclusiveMountainMan 5 лет назад

CRK S35VN is some good stuff.

@Abby_Normal_1969 5 лет назад

Nice list. I got LC200N higher on the list. I like VG10 over D2. I have XHP high as well. I have M4 a little lower, have Cru-Wear on par. Love 3V, and probably love 4V if I ever got my hands on it.

@doctoruttley 4 года назад

Cruwear or REX45 are my favorites. Have them both as Spyderco Shamans. My EDC choices. But I use M390 or N690Co in the kitchen.

@jenningsjennings2051 2 года назад

I'm so glad I found a comment about cruware I just ordered a Benchmade adamas in cruware is it difficult to sharpen?

@karabinas Год назад

How many Puerto Rican knife fights you been in? I’m talkin two people bound at the forearm, one hand holds the knife and the other hand is tied to the opponent. 😘

@davidliftsheavycircles Год назад

I far and above have the most experience as a new knife guy. But I'm about to try cpm4.

@robertodurann3798 6 месяцев назад

Lc200n has edge retention as good as 14c28n. Not close to s30vn

@ryanreynolds6235 3 года назад

i love my maxamet para 2 love it so much i got a para 3 from the factory seconds also not that hard to sharpen i was scared at first but once i got going no big deal

@ADHBourbonBar 9 месяцев назад

Thoughts on s45vn i compare it a lot to c20v as far as edge retention for my favorite edc steels

@ADHBourbonBar 9 месяцев назад

Im sorry im commenting on so many of your videos im just now really getting back into knives and trying to learn.

@jed1947 3 года назад

What is EDC? Why don't' you spell that out in the title. Maybe more would watch the video if they knew what it was about ...

@danielpeleg3443 Год назад

I'm buying a Pera 2 but I don't know what steel should I buy. Help

@theknifewhisperer5667 5 лет назад

Well done! I agree! S35 is my fav

@Snek03 3 года назад

This setup was very confusing. Not sure why you thought we all know what steal is on all the knives you layed out. Shoulda set out labels for all of them.

@davidbaker6604 4 года назад

In your opening you said you would pick one. you even promised. In the end you did not make a final selection. I will be back to watch your channel. You can bank on that. I promise.

@metal_complex 4 года назад

CPM 154 😊👍

@df2dot 5 лет назад

zdp is a great edc , holds a sick edge

@BelowTheHardDeckDoesNotCount 6 месяцев назад

I wasn't going to watch all 36 minutes of this, but here I am.

@karabinas Год назад

I’m fidgeting with my S35vn Spartan while I watch this…

@DuhYaThink Год назад

Cpm cruwear 👍🏻strops back easy and takes a killer edge 👌🏻

@Chaumayne5000 3 года назад

You spent so much time tryna validate yourself I got bored and turned this video off. Just get to the point man

@ruru2500 2 года назад

Move to CO... what's corrosion? never heard of it.... M4 wins

@jfpointblank8929 4 года назад

I never see the brand Spyderco which I love and I think it's a good

@sheepdog819 4 года назад

I've seen M390 chop wood, get stabbed into a cinderblock and still slice paper.. Saw this after buying a PM2 in Maxamet.

@greekveteran2715 4 года назад

Which knife did that? Is that footage on video or you saw that in person? Thanks in advance.

@sheepdog819 4 года назад

@Jacob Dawson I have a Maxa PM2 and M390 PM2. Thnx

@CoordinatedCarry 3 года назад

I’m still an S35VN fan boy. S30V is too chippy for me.

@7grahamh Год назад

Maybe he won’t say “fit & finish” this time. Jk. Love the vids

@HVACTechTips Год назад

This guy is so worried about what other people might say.

@metal_complex Год назад

I used to be. Old video.

@nickedcr2320 4 года назад

How’s that esee 1095? I’m getting an izula soon

@akclay762 5 лет назад

Elmax and xhp! Love and use the crap outta both of them! Microtech, spydies and cold steel. Although i think m4 is good but a bitch to sharpen. Love the vid brother!

@arrowheads46 5 лет назад

I even own a Mermaid now, so go get you one! :)

@abc456f 5 лет назад

8cr13mov, 9cr18mov, 14c28n? Haven't watched the whole video yet. I know they're not in consideration for the best, but would have liked to hear your opinion of them. Still an excellent overview. Thanks MC.

@metal_complex 5 лет назад

I left them out because they just aren't universally loved. *edit** - 8cr, 9cr, 14c etc are all OK at best. They're budget steels, but outclassed by 154cm and d2 for the price range IMO

@abc456f 5 лет назад

@@metal_complex I edited my comment before I saw your response acknowledging what you said. Maybe another video going over the best budget steels, in the same vein as your quest for the best budget knife. Or maybe you'll incorporate that in your best budget knife series. You're doing a great job with your channel. Look forward to all your videos.

@supporterofsanity 3 года назад

So any of these will open my amazon boxes?

@WDLC1911 2 года назад

ELMAX is a lot tougher than S30V and S35V. It also requires more effort to sharpen than either. I also adore CPM3V! Very tough, not quite stainless. Perfect for a Bushcraft blade (and my default a Survival blade).

@CJ-hw4zc 3 года назад

Also, k390 is just a couple notches under maxamet, definitely above m4.

@metal_complex 3 года назад

Just did an updated video on new blade steels 👍

@deanalbertson7203 4 года назад

I like my ZDP-189 Delica.

@BrandonTClem Год назад

I will say that you did a great job on this. However, if you're pretty good at knife sharpening and have the right tools, I have struggled to find a steel that was overall better than S90v in terms of what all you get out of a sharp blade. While S90v is somewhat tough, this toughness factor is something that 90% of people don't need to worry about. Cutting stuff properly doesn't chip an edge. Prying, banging, twisting, bad technique, or general abusing is what does that. If you want to do all that, get a 3v knife or a screwdriver. I haven't tried Maxamet, and S110v doesn't functionally feel any different to me than S90v despite the difference in knife variety and sometimes pricing. But for people good at sharpening and who use their knives as intended, I would say 20CV, S90V, and (apparently) Maxamet would be your best 3 options if you have the skill, tools, and cash to handle them.

@butterflyeffect2411 2 года назад

haven't found anything i like even close to as much as elmax

@EDCandLace 5 месяцев назад

Lc200n is not ingot nor powder form its done via a PESR method. Its a very complex and expensive process and that's why lc200n is so expensive in blank form. Very very intriguing process...

@metal_complex 5 месяцев назад

knifesteelnerds.com/2021/06/28/lc200n-cronidur-30-history-and-properties/ Larrin has us covered 👍

@rhonda837 4 года назад

3v and zdp 189 are both great steels.

@tankcrowe5417 5 лет назад

Great job MC , with the last 6 on your pick, I doubt very many people actually get the full potential out of any of those steels. And as fast as the knife world is changing the list probably won't stand as long as the life of the knife anyway. I remember when ATS 34 was as good as it got for every day carry.