Best steel for your EDC

[Baldheaded]

I kind of have a thing for knives now for the last several years. I wouldn't say I am a serious collector but probably have more than I will ever use. I like trying knives with different types of steel and comparing them. There are so many different steels available today it is hard to pick one over another. That said, I think your EDC should be really good overall. My latest knife is a Spyderco Delica4 with CPM M4. So far it has been pretty awesome. I have read the CPM 3V is really good too. And now there is a relatively new steel called MAGNACUT. I hear it is the best. What steel are you guys using in your EDC's? And why?

 

[joppaj]

My Endura is VG10. It's worked fine for many years. Smokey and Alucard will be a long shortly to tell you more than I'll ever know.

 

[Baldheaded]

My Endura is VG10. It's worked fine for many years. Smokey and Alucard will be a long shortly to tell you more than I'll ever know.

I have a Spyderco Delica4 in VG10 and it has been ok. I have found that it doesn't hold an edge for very long and it will occasionally get micro ships along the edge. Once that happens it is time for a new edge. I have another small Spyderco called Manbug that has ZDP-189 steel. That knife holds an edge great. I have not had to sharpen that blade yet and it has been a couple of years. Because of its size it doesn't get used a ton.

 

[Gabagool]

My 3 most-carried knives are all Spydercos:
Delica wave in VG-10
Yojimbo 2 in S30V
Pacific Salt 2 in H1
My understanding is that magnacut has better corrosion resistance than H1 and better edge retention than S30V and VG-10.

 

[Baldheaded]

My 3 most-carried knives are all Spydercos:
Delica wave in VG-10
Yojimbo 2 in S30V
Pacific Salt 2 in H1
My understanding is that magnacut has better corrosion resistance than H1 and better edge retention than S30V and VG-10.

I have a Spyderco something don't remember the name but it has the H1 blade and the yellow handle but I don't really use it as an EDC. It's more of a boat knife and it also has a serrated edge. Would make a nice divers knife.

 

[Sage954]

Microtech in elmax. holds an edge. Haven’t had a need to sharpen in 2 years.

 

[Gabagool]

I have a Spyderco something don't remember the name but it has the H1 blade and the yellow handle but I don't really use it as an EDC. It's more of a boat knife and it also has a serrated edge. Would make a nice divers knife.

Mine is a plain edge. I carry it if I'm fishing or if I'm going hiking and will be sweating a ton.

I see Spyderco is making the Native Salt in magnacut now. I don't know if they will transition all of the salt series to magnacut steel or stick with H1 for a while.

 

[Baldheaded]

Microtech in elmax. holds an edge. Haven’t had a need to sharpen in 2 years.

I have wanted a OTF Microtech for several years but you can't carry them in MD so I have passed. I have a Bradford fixed blade with Elmax but it doesn't have much use yet.

 

[Sage954]

You can carry in MD. A pocket clip exposed makes it not concealed and legal to carry. You can carry concealed with your MD HGP.

 

[Baldheaded]

Mine is a plain edge. I carry it if I'm fishing or if I'm going hiking and will be sweating a ton.

I see Spyderco is making the Native Salt in magnacut now. I don't know if they will transition all of the salt series to magnacut steel or stick with H1 for a while.

I think my next knife is going to be in magnacut. I also have a hard time finding knives specific for a lefty. It sucks being a lefty for folders. That's why I have so many Spyderco knives. They give you options.

 

[Baldheaded]

You can carry in MD. A pocket clip exposed makes it not concealed and legal to carry. You can carry concealed with your MD HGP.

Really..... I didn't know that. I do have my carry permit. Are we sure about this?

 

[Gabagool]

I think my next knife is going to be in magnacut. I also have a hard time finding knives specific for a lefty. It sucks being a lefty for folders. That's why I have so many Spyderco knives. They give you options.

I'm not a lefty, but I carry my knife in my front-left pocket and I shoot cross-dominant, so I can sympathize.
I've been eyeballing some fixed blades in magnacut, but I already have too many folders and have been trying to thin the herd a little bit.

 

[Baldheaded]

I'm not a lefty, but I carry my knife in my front-left pocket and I shoot cross-dominant, so I can sympathize.
I've been eyeballing some fixed blades in magnacut, but I already have too many folders and have been trying to thin the herd a little bit.

my knife buying comes in spurts. I wish it could break the habit. heheh

 

[gwchem]

I find S30V is a pretty good compromise in price, edge retention and sharpening ease.

 

[Sage954]

AUTOMATICS LEGAL WITH WEAR & CARRY ?

Just wondering if anyone knows if it’s legal to carry automatics, OTF, neck knives, etc. in Maryland if you have a wear & carry permit? Thank you.

www.mdshooters.com

 

[Baldheaded]

AUTOMATICS LEGAL WITH WEAR & CARRY ?

Just wondering if anyone knows if it’s legal to carry automatics, OTF, neck knives, etc. in Maryland if you have a wear & carry permit? Thank you.

www.mdshooters.com

Looks like a Microtech is in my future. hehe

 

[wreckdiver]

M390 and 204p are great. I’ve got a spyderco salt with lc200 that is nice for saltwater use. Holds a decent edge without being as soft as H1. The S90v on one of my benchmade 940’s holds an edge really well, but can be a pain to sharpen. One of my favorite edc knifes is a boring old spyderco para 3 lightweight. The steel holds a razor sharp edge, but is very easy to maintain.

 

[Baldheaded]

M390 and 204p are great. I’ve got a spyderco salt with lc200 that is nice for saltwater use. Holds a decent edge without being as soft as H1. The S90v on one of my benchmade 940’s holds an edge really well, but can be a pain to sharpen. One of my favorite edc knifes is a boring old spyderco para 3 lightweight. The steel holds a razor sharp edge, but is very easy to maintain.

I don't own any with S90V but have read it is really nice. Up with the Magnacut.

 

[Sage954]

Looks like a Microtech is in my future. hehe

You will enjoy

 

[Baldheaded]

You will enjoy

Any advise on how to get one on the cheap?