Same here, best balance for my use.
If you had to choose only one…
Re: If you had to choose only one…
I picked other: for h1 or s30v
Vg10 is totally doable for me as well, but I’d probably pick that H1. S30v also has great edge retention.
I don’t own magnacut yet and my experience with lc200n is good, just not as advanced as it is with those steels.
Vg10 is totally doable for me as well, but I’d probably pick that H1. S30v also has great edge retention.
I don’t own magnacut yet and my experience with lc200n is good, just not as advanced as it is with those steels.
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Re: If you had to choose only one…
I chose MagnaCut based on hearing about its properties, despite zero direct experience. I’m waiting to see it offered in a model I really want, a Caribbean Lightweight or a Stretch XL Salt. I can be patient, have plenty of excellent knives already.
Re: If you had to choose only one…
I’ve been using a Magnacut mule at work for a couple of hours solid each day for the last year. It is pretty much as good as the hype suggests (Spyderco’s Magnacut HT anyway) and is extremely stainless. I just really like k390 even though it literally rusts in my pocket (I live in the tropics) - it is just that nice to sharpen and use!
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Home: DF2 K390 Wharncliffe/DF2 Salt H1 SE and K390 Police 4 LW SE/15V Shaman
Dream knives -
Chinook in Magnacut (any era)
Manix 2 XL Salt in Magnacut
A larger Rockjumper in Magnacut SE
Work: Jumpmaster 2
Home: DF2 K390 Wharncliffe/DF2 Salt H1 SE and K390 Police 4 LW SE/15V Shaman
Dream knives -
Chinook in Magnacut (any era)
Manix 2 XL Salt in Magnacut
A larger Rockjumper in Magnacut SE
Re: If you had to choose only one…
Same also here:
Rex45 (HAP40) for PE.
But VG10 for SE (and an "only one" folder definitely would have to be in SE for me)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: If you had to choose only one…
I selected K390. It was a random choice but it sounds good.
Re: If you had to choose only one…
Which SE blade would you say is the thinnest bte ? From those you own of course ... I guess you didn't measure the XL SE Stretch ...Evil D wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 12:03 pm
Just wondering if you're testing these at the same edge inclusive angle? The H1 Salts I've had were very thick at the edge, especially if you're comparing them to a Caribbean. With the way serrations are ground at different angles it's something to consider when trying to compare steels in SE.
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Re: If you had to choose only one…
elena86 wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:01 amWhich SE blade would you say is the thinnest bte ? From those you own of course ... I guess you didn't measure the XL SE Stretch ...Evil D wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 12:03 pmJust wondering if you're testing these at the same edge inclusive angle? The H1 Salts I've had were very thick at the edge, especially if you're comparing them to a Caribbean. With the way serrations are ground at different angles it's something to consider when trying to compare steels in SE.
I guess sadly David actually does not HAVE the Stretch XL SE - would really be interested in his opinion on that one...
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: If you had to choose only one…
elena86 wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:01 amWhich SE blade would you say is the thinnest bte ? From those you own of course ... I guess you didn't measure the XL SE Stretch ...Evil D wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 12:03 pm
Just wondering if you're testing these at the same edge inclusive angle? The H1 Salts I've had were very thick at the edge, especially if you're comparing them to a Caribbean. With the way serrations are ground at different angles it's something to consider when trying to compare steels in SE.
Without a doubt the ARK, but folder wise I think the lowest angles I've seen (which micro bevel the edge on the 30 degree slots so they must be ground below 15 degrees) are my MagnaCut Native 5 and Autonomy 2. I don't believe all of the Natives are ground this way though, I think I just got lucky.
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Re: If you had to choose only one…
Cruwear, easy answer
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Re: If you had to choose only one…
Magnacut but I’d hate to give up H1 and Cruwear
Re: If you had to choose only one…
Thank you! Field reports like yours that back up the other information are helpful to have.JoviAl wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 1:19 amI’ve been using a Magnacut mule at work for a couple of hours solid each day for the last year. It is pretty much as good as the hype suggests (Spyderco’s Magnacut HT anyway) and is extremely stainless. I just really like k390 even though it literally rusts in my pocket (I live in the tropics) - it is just that nice to sharpen and use!
Re: If you had to choose only one…
I haven't played enough with magnacut and 15v to make a good comparison. I have used K390 for awhile now and it's very impressive for simple EDC where all you want to do is cut things up or open. We may be overthinking all this, I got by just fine with ATS-55 for years.
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Re: If you had to choose only one…
Well said. I appreciate that we have the luxury to pick and choose which steels to EDC and put to work. I also remember my grandpa had used the same Buck 110 for every chore under the sun from when we went fishing to cutting a bunch of cardboard!
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Re: If you had to choose only one…
My experience with Magnacut is still limited to one knife by a different mfg. So far it's surpassed my expectations even with all the hype, but I voted K390 because it's still my favorite steel I have the most experience with.
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Re: If you had to choose only one…
CruWear for me until I try a Magnacut folder this has become my favorite steel in the future that could change .
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Re: If you had to choose only one…
K390 because it's been more used/vetted by me. 15V has some good potential though. Need more time with it. S90V would be my second choice.
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