[devildoc]

440 stainless, ATS 34, D2, Ti, SI, Carbon V, High carbon ,Damascus Ect......

What is your favorate type of metal for knives.

I'' start out with mine, ATS 34

 

[vulcan15]

They all have a good purpose but for me I like the look of a Damascus blade. The paterns in the steel look so cool.

 

[Promoted Pawn]

I've only owned and tested about a half dozen knifes in my life, but they've all gotten a lot of work, and I sharpen them religiously, so I have a good feeling for how long a particular steel will hold an edge.

Stainless types always seem better than high carbon types, and the best steel I've come across is undisclosed Finnish and Norwegian Stainless which I suspect is VG-10.

So I'll just say VG-10 is my fav.

VG-10 with a Swedish grind profile- that's how I like um.

 

[Hank]

INFI and SR101, baby!

 

[vulcan15]

INFI and SR101, baby!

Those are sweet. Who makes them.

 

[Promoted Pawn]

That's a swamp rat. I'm envious.
You can cut a car door of at the hinges with one of those.
SR101 steel methinks

 

[moonglorious61]

I like 1095 but it will corrode and requires minimal maintenance. A lot of good Damascus will have 1095 layered with nickel which, as vulcan15 stated, look sweet. My personal favorite knife steel has to be S30V. That stuff by design is so good for edges, strong and can just about live in any environment.

 

[tialloydragon]

ZDP-189 Super Steel. S30V a close second.

 

[khest]

I go with SV30, I have a Benchmade 990 I think and its a great knife. I dont use it for much then small cutting when I am out and about.

Khest

 

[SONYtec]

I am not a thief...





Therefor I do not steal. :-D

 

[djv38]

S30V for me at this point in time, especially on my folder's. Not sure about fixed blades at this point in time (larger fixed blades that is).

 

[bluewatersailor]

You name it I have it. If I had as many firearms as I have knives
I would quit my job and open a store!
My fav carry knives all have 154CM. I like it better than ATS-34 even
though they are first cousins in the metal world.
It is not as tough to sharpen as S30V and touchs up real nice with
a ceramic stick. I also like 440, Gin-1 and old fashion carbon.