by Gavin | Mar 30, 2021 | Knife Steel
So… 8Cr13MoV vs 9Cr18MoV… both extremely cryptic steel names. What do they mean? Which one’s better? Chances are, the one with the higher numbers sounds better, but then again, maybe it’s like golf? Maybe the smaller number is better. Let’s dive into the differences...
by Gavin | Mar 5, 2021 | Knife Steel
For their prices, 8Cr13MoV and VG-10 are both great steels. But, of course, there are differences between the two. Which one’s better? Here’s the short version: VG-10 is a better steel than 8Cr13MoV. It’s got better corrosion resistance, edge retention, and toughness....
by Gavin | Feb 24, 2021 | Knife Steel
8Cr13MoV and AUS-8 are both great steels for the price. They’re both really affordable knife steels that you’ll be able to use and abuse without much guilt. But, of course, we want to know which one is better. So, here’s the short version: 8Cr13MoV and AUS-8 are going...
by Gavin | Feb 20, 2021 | Knife Steel
S35VN (the full name of which is CPM-S35VN) and 20CV (also called CPM-20CV) are both on the high-end of the spectrum of knife steels. They’re both great options, but what exactly are the differences? Here’s the short version: S35VN and 20CV are both great steels, but...
by Gavin | Feb 17, 2021 | Knife Steel
8Cr13MoV and 420HC are both good budget steels used in knives–if (as with just about everything) you can get them from reputable companies. Which one’s better, though? Well, here’s the short version: On paper, 8Cr13MoV is better than 420HC. If all things were...
by Gavin | Feb 15, 2021 | Knife Steel
8Cr13MoV and 440C are both decent steels for their price. But as with almost all budget steels, it’s pretty hard to find out which one is better than the other. Since they’re budget steels, they don’t always receive the same attention as the higher-end steels. So,...
