Titanium: It is more flexible than steel as well as resistant to wear. However, it is less hard and is unable to retain its sharpness. The titanium blades are perhaps the most expensive ones. Ceramic: Is light yet hard but needs proper care to retain the sharpness for years without mainte...
Promotional materials for the MUT brag about the 154CM steel of the tiny wire cutting jaws, but in my book 154CM steel would be a good starting point for the MUT’s blade, but S30V steel would be better. And it’s not out of reach for Tim and Steve since two of my other Leather...
8Cr13MoV steel is a newer type that offers many of the same characteristics as S30V steel. It is highly durable, resistant to corrosion, and easy to sharpen. Additionally, it is more affordable than other high-quality like S30V or 154CM. 8Cr13MoV vs VG-10. VG-10 steel is another type tha...
Is it tougher than S110v? S30v? Comparing 8cr13mov to s30-110v isn't apples to apples either, totally different level steel... Generally speaking, 8cr means your looking at "affordable" range knives, and truthfully, I wouldn't "recommend" battoning or prying with any lower grade ...