This question is out of left field but can anyone confirm that 420HC steel can take an edge and keep it?
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#1 This knife uses 8Cr13Mov steel#2 420HC is not a "high carbon" steel even if they list "hc" in the name#3 All 420 steels are just about the worst used in terms of edge retention. They do however do alright in rust resistance. A steel like Aus8 or 8Cr13Mov is a bit better than 420HC at not that much more $$
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I can't comment on the 316 since I never used it. I have Global, Shun and Calphalon Katana series knives. I've use the 315 on each. The edges are extremely sharp. I've only sharpened and polished each knife at least once but no more than twice in a years time. All I can say is that this works, the edges keep and I've had no problems. Read the instructions several times before starting as it is important to follow the process as stated.
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The answer to your question is a little more complicated than you would think. When an item is fulfilled by Amazon they are pulling from a stock they have on hand. If it is fulfilled by a different company selling on Amazon, then they are pulling from their inventory on hand. If there is a product change it depends on what version Amazon or those other companies have on hand. I reviewed the Spyderco Cats we have in stock and they have 440C steel blades without any jimping. I hope this helps.
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Elaine, sorry for not giving you a better answer the first time. I can factually say that: the blade is a very, very heavy duty stainless steel I am not sure aboutthe 440 part. This is a stout and rugged heavy tool. It will hold a sharp edge for quite awhile. You will have to sharpen it if you but it. It is well worth the priceand I would not take 3X the money for it. It is an altogether well made tool and does quite a job.....
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Without a doubt...Blade and handle liner is a 440C Stainless which is approx. 80% iron; .95-1.2% Carbon; etc. - This is a high carbon martensitic stainless steel, with moderate corrosion resistance good strength and the ability to obtain and keep excellent hardness (Rc 60) and wear resistance...great for knives (when heat-treated properly.) Bottom line is, steel is a ferrous metal because of its iron content (around 80% in this case), and as such, would easily be noticed by any metal detector. Magnets are only attracted by ferrous metals...try it with a neodymium magnet and it will attach itself in a heartbeat and give a pretty decent fight to remove it from the blade. Without a doubt...Blade and handle liner is a 440C Stainless which is approx. 80% iron; .95-1.2% Carbon; etc. - This is a high carbon martensitic stainless steel, with moderate corrosion resistance good strength and the ability to obtain and keep excellent hardness (Rc 60) and wear resistance...great for knives (when heat-treated properly.) Bottom line is, steel is a ferrous metal because of its iron content (around 80% in this case), and as such, would easily be noticed by any metal detector. Magnets are only attracted by ferrous metals...try it with a neodymium magnet and it will attach... » Read More Without a doubt...Blade and handle liner is a 440C Stainless which is approx. 80% iron; .95-1.2% Carbon; etc. - This is a high carbon martensitic stainless steel, with moderate corrosion resistance good strength and the ability to obtain and keep excellent hardness (Rc 60) and wear resistance...great for knives (when heat-treated properly.) Bottom line is, steel is a ferrous metal because of its iron content (around 80% in this case), and as such, would easily be noticed by any metal detector. Magnets are only attracted by ferrous metals...try it with a neodymium magnet and it will attach itself in a heartbeat and give a pretty decent fight to remove it from the blade. « Show Less
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Burrs are ceramic not steel. I'm told ceramic burrs hold a better edge. So far that seems to be the case.
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When you order it they will list either a plain or siratred edge or half and half. I have one of each and you can't beat Cold Steel !
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Couldn't tell you, but it holds an edge very, very well. I've used knives with some of the fanciest high-tech blade steel (ATS-34, CPM54, etc.) and this knife holds an edge as well or better. Part of it is blade geometry, as the splinter-like tip and generally very thin blade slip through material without excessive pressure. Part of it is that it's a somewhat petite knife to start with, and doesn't encourage abuse like a heavier duty model would. Most of it, I suspect, is that the steel on the edge half of this knife is just very good quality. I have dozens of pocketknives, but this is the one that I carry more than any other. My only criticism is that I wish Kershaw made one just a bit bigger. Couldn't tell you, but it holds an edge very, very well. I've used knives with some of the fanciest high-tech blade steel (ATS-34, CPM54, etc.) and this knife holds an edge as well or better. Part of it is blade geometry, as the splinter-like tip and generally very thin blade slip through material without excessive pressure. Part of it is that it's a somewhat petite knife to start with, and doesn't encourage abuse like a heavier duty model would. Most of it, I suspect, is that the steel on the edge half of this knife is just very good quality. I have dozens of pocketknives, but this is the... » Read More Couldn't tell you, but it holds an edge very, very well. I've used knives with some of the fanciest high-tech blade steel (ATS-34, CPM54, etc.) and this knife holds an edge as well or better. Part of it is blade geometry, as the splinter-like tip and generally very thin blade slip through material without excessive pressure. Part of it is that it's a somewhat petite knife to start with, and doesn't encourage abuse like a heavier duty model would. Most of it, I suspect, is that the steel on the edge half of this knife is just very good quality. I have dozens of pocketknives, but this is the one that I carry more than any other. My only criticism is that I wish Kershaw made one just a bit bigger. « Show Less
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420 is easy to sharpen but does not hold an edge well. This sharpener will give your knife a good edge but will take off a lot of metal in doing so. I have used this sharpener on several different knives with different steel grades and they all have ended up being sharp enough to shave hair (but just barely).
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I haven't let mine stay wet. I use it and then hand wash and dry it. High carbon steel does rust and the knife has layers of stainless steel and high carbon steel. I imagine that if you put it away wet it would rust. The core is high carbon steel. That's what makes the edge. You wouldn't want the edge to rust.
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Most cutlery stainless steels have a carbon content. High carbon stainless should hold an edge longer than others with less carbon. Those high carbon stainless steels are more expensive and harder to form/grind than lower carbon, but are tougher steels when hardened. The Pure Komachis that I have are holding their edge just fine. I liike the ergonomics and light weight of the tools. Bear in mind that "high carbon" is a relative and not exact description. There is a lot of leeway.
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steel is really good, but I think the thickness of the blade should be limited. Length does not matter. Importantly only thickness of blade. I have not try jet.
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With some jASCO a little steel wool and a bought an hour it can be done, U-tube it of corse will not compromise blade not the edge hope this info was helpfull�
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Yes, it is not only possible, it is to be expected from hard high carbon steel. Generally speaking, the harder the steel, the less the flexibility, the easier to break. Although knives made of high hardness steel hold the edge longer, they are not meant to chop large bones and more likely to break upon impact. You should also avoid side-to-side wiggling if the knife gets stuck. These are the trade-offs the buyers need to be aware of. There are ways to mitigate this issue. For example, some knives are made with layers of different steel alloys with a thin layer of hardest steel sandwiched in the middle to provide cutting edge and softer and more flexible layers of steel on the outside to provide the body support. It is commonly known as "Damascus Steel." knives made of this process are much more expensive of course.
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NO--stainless steel is NOT the type of metal that will hold up. You need a carbon steel blade.
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I measured one of them @~1/16" thick. "high carbon" and "high carbon stainless" are not the kinds of terms I would look for. These knives are VG-10 Steel, which is a high performance stainless steel- with what could be called a "high carbon" content of ~1%. The chromium (@15%) is what makes it stainless, and in this case, vanadium, molybdenum, cobalt, and manganese factor into the overall steel equation. It holds an edge remarkably well, while offering superior corrosion resistance. I put mine to a honing steel somewhat regularly, and sharpen maybe ever 3 months- but I like to maintain a shaving edge on these knives. They take the edge easily and hold on to it fantastic (using DMT diamond and then ceramic stones to polish). I have to say, I think it really depends on your own habits. These probably aren't ideal if you like to cut with more tight gripped downward pressure than a balanced slice. They're exceptional performing knives, but I think they're meant as more of a finesse instrument than a chopping tool. In my opinion, the balance and weight is great, the quality of the construction is obvious, and these are some of the best kitchen knives on the market. With fine diamond stones (I prefer DMT) and ceramic, they are very easy to maintain (a few minutes is usually all it takes to get it back to a scary shaving edge)-- but I wouldn't use them as cleavers in any sense whatsoever. If you're into finesse and slicing over brute-force chopping, I couldn't recommend these higher.
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The Schf10 is made of 1095 high carbon steel so its edge will last longer due to the hardness. So yes I would rather make a few passes on a diamond sharpener as oppossed to dozens of passes on an oil stone. Both work. I like to finsh up the edge with oil stones. I've only had my DMT for a few months but it still takes off metal quikly. I imagine they will last a few years with moderate use.