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S30V vs S110V | Which Steel is Better?

S30V vs S110V | Which Steel is Better?

S30V and S110V are two premium quality steels, but which one is better? Why is one better than the other? Do they have different uses? In this article, you will know everything you need to know about both S30V, S110V, and which one is better. Here is the short answer:...

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CPM-S30v vs. S30v | Is There a Difference?

CPM-S30v vs. S30v | Is There a Difference?

S30V and CPM-S30V have very similar names, but are they even different? Is there a reason that one has CPM and the other doesn’t? In this article, we will answer all of those questions.  Here is the short answer: There is no difference between S30V and CPM-S30V....

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Kershaw Clash Knife Review | How Good is it?

Kershaw Clash Knife Review | How Good is it?

The Kershaw Clash is one of my favorite carry knives of all time. I carried this knife every day for almost 2 years, so I’ve had quite a bit of experience with it. And after 2 years of carrying it, how good of a knife is it? Here is the short answer: The Kershaw Clash...

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D2 vs s90v | Which One is Better and Why?

D2 vs s90v | Which One is Better and Why?

D2 and S90V are industry standards when it comes to high-end knives. Both steels are used by the biggest names out there (brands like SOG, Benchmade, Gerber, Buck, and Kershaw all use D2 or S90V or both). With these steels being used by so many brands it would only...

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CPM-S90V vs CPM-S30V | Which is Better?

CPM-S90V vs CPM-S30V | Which is Better?

S90V and S30V are both very high-end steels and can be found in the same price range. But what is the difference? Is one better than the other? What makes these knife steels so great? Well, let’s take a look! Here is the short answer: CPM-S90V is slightly better in...

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D2 vs 420HC | Which One is Better and Why?

D2 vs 420HC | Which One is Better and Why?

Both 420HC and D2 are very common steels. And with each steel getting more and more popular, it can be hard to choose which one is better. So, let’s look at whether D2 or 420HC is better. Here is the short answer: D2 is harder and has better edge retention, but 420HC...

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420HC vs S30V | Steel Comparison

420HC vs S30V | Steel Comparison

420HC and S30V are steels used by some of the biggest knife brands in the US. So, it only makes sense to compare the two. Let’s look at which steel is better and why. Here is the short answer: S30V is better steel than 420HC. While they are both stainless steel, S30V...

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D2 VS AUS-8 | An In-Depth Steel Comparison

D2 VS AUS-8 | An In-Depth Steel Comparison

D2 and AUS-8 are both very common steels. And while D2 is found more in high-end knives, they are both worth comparing. In this article, we will be taking a deep dive into which blade steel is better and why. Here is the short answer:  D2 is higher-quality steel...

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Are Buck Knives Good?

Are Buck Knives Good?

Buck knives are a staple in our collection and have been ever since we started buying knives. But when you first start out buying knives, you don’t have quite the frame of reference needed to tell whether or not they’re good. So, what do we think of Buck knives...

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