Hey Attila,attila wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:27 amCarrying these two today:
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Hey Rick!TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:02 pmToughness has been solid for my use at work, no complaints there. The factory edge on my Shaman took a couple rolls, but after sharpening it and leaving it at a 600 grit finish it's been a stud in that aspect.Woodpuppy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:07 pmYou’re one of the members here who really do put your knives through the wringer. I wouldn’t expect Cruwear to measure up to the high edge retention / wear resistant steels, but part of what I love is the compromise space it occupies. What are your impressions of toughness? Does it deal with use that would chip the wear resistant steels? Or do you find it doesn’t really excel there either? I need more time with my Z-wear shaman, but so far *I think* my Cruwear Millie beats it. Maybe it’s just blade geometry.
I’ve been wondering, how has the edge retention been since you’ve sharpened your Cru-carta Shaman? Also, have you noticed a difference between it and the other Cru-wear you have?
How would you say that it compares to your non-factory edges of 20CV, 204p, and S30V in your use?
I’ve felt that my Shaman was heat treated a bit softer than it should have been, but I also don’t have much opportunity for edge testing like you do, and feelings don’t count for much in this realm.
Thanks!
Ever since sharpening that Shaman and leaving it at that coarse grit, retention does seem to be a bit improved. That could also be due to the fairly coarse finish as well, but it has been noticeable.
My only other CruWear is the DLT Delica which I actually just finished sharpening and brought down to around 12-14dps on my Coarse DMT diamond stone. I haven't used it since yet though, so nothing to report on that...though I will say I was pretty uninspired with the factory edge.
I still prefer the edge retention in that 20CV family of steels though, I've always seemed to have slightly better results after a couple days of work compared to my Cruwear knives.
I'll tell ya what, my HH UKPK and Smock that I recently sharpened...No microchipping or anything, very easy to grind and get the desirable edge I was looking for. I'd rank S30V right there with those other steels after giving them a fresh edge. My UKPK is silly sharp right now, that I don't even what to use it and ruin it haha!