Thanks for the Convo/Lecture, I really needed something like this to really understand the science behind knives and steels better. I don't feel as dumb now!
I recently read Larrin's book, I loved it. It's great to hear you and Larrin discuss the steels, it actually helped my understanding. Thank you Shawn and Dr.
Article reiterates my love of AEB-L the balance of toughness & hardness makes it my favourite stainless steel. It has awesome edge stability and its low cost. Yeah it doesn't do well in catra edge retention test but to get an edge back on it is pretty easy and quick in the field. When your in the middle of no where with a hand held sharpening tools , easy sharpening is practical. Great interview with the good doctor of metal. Thanks .
I totally agree and I think the most important datas are strength and resistance to chipping which is edge stability and raw abrasive wear resistance doesnt mean much to me
@@EAwert42 Yep, thats what i want for my fixed blade no matter is it 3 inch knife or 10 inch chopper. I do have super fancy steels in my folding blades but recently i found out edge retention is not advantage at all. If i have to invest tons of money (and time on sharpening) on expensive diamonds it isnt advantage, at least to me. Not all of us cutting cardboards and zip ties. Steels like 52100, s7 and aeb-l are all i need. I cant imagine myself sharpening my k390 pm2 in the middle of nowhere deep in the wood. Not to mention how rapidly some steels come and go. Who wants now M4, s35vn, s30v, elmax, xhp etc.
AEB-L and Ballbearing steels like 52100, are the best user steels and both, can cover all needs for any cutlery tool we will ever need. I like them more than super stainless steels, because the have more pros and less nons, than super stainless steels have!! As for edge retention, which is so much praised noways, well all edges dull sooner or a bit later. I'drather have edge stability, toughness and ease of sharpening, than edge retetnion!
@@greekveteran2715I agree, furthermore, most dulling on kitchen knives etc is usually edge rolling or (micro) chipping. A strop with compound will bring back an edge within seconds if it is only dulled by abrasive wear. AEB-L / 14c28n seem ideal to me In most applications
This was a good listen, especially after watching your recent collaboration with spyderco unfold. Had my eye on a S110V manix 2 but I reckon I'm going to have to wait for a 15v one to become available now. Not very often the exclusives find their way over to Aus.
What do you think of trying to make a steel with 13% vanadium carbides, 3% niobium carbides, and 4% nitrides could that work? I'm really clueless and probably shouldn't even be commenting on this subject but just curious 😅
What I want to know is why hasn’t s45vn gotten really any sort of nod or talk about at all? Honestly I think s45vn is under the radar and should get talked about. I am really loving s45vn compared to s30v and s35vn. I think I even like it better than 20cv.
Okay I just walked my dog for an hour and a half listening to this lol. In the dark by the way lol. That's some awesome stuff there and I learned a lot I'll probably have to listen to it 10 more times to get about half of it but definitely an educational piece. I'll be saving this one in my favorites. Thank you
Thanks for the Convo/Lecture, I really needed something like this to really understand the science behind knives and steels better. I don't feel as dumb now!
This one will definitely get replayed at least once to fully absorb all the knowledge being dropped. Thanks again for doing this, Shawn!
Dang, I nerded out so much listening to this I am now a qualified SuperDork
Thanks for posting , easy to listen and understand . Great info
I recently read Larrin's book, I loved it. It's great to hear you and Larrin discuss the steels, it actually helped my understanding. Thank you Shawn and Dr.
Very very interesting and well explained by larrin!
Article reiterates my love of AEB-L the balance of toughness & hardness makes it my favourite stainless steel. It has awesome edge stability and its low cost. Yeah it doesn't do well in catra edge retention test but to get an edge back on it is pretty easy and quick in the field. When your in the middle of no where with a hand held sharpening tools , easy sharpening is practical. Great interview with the good doctor of metal. Thanks
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I totally agree and I think the most important datas are strength and resistance to chipping which is edge stability and raw abrasive wear resistance doesnt mean much to me
@@EAwert42 Yep, thats what i want for my fixed blade no matter is it 3 inch knife or 10 inch chopper. I do have super fancy steels in my folding blades but recently i found out edge retention is not advantage at all. If i have to invest tons of money (and time on sharpening) on expensive diamonds it isnt advantage, at least to me. Not all of us cutting cardboards and zip ties. Steels like 52100, s7 and aeb-l are all i need. I cant imagine myself sharpening my k390 pm2 in the middle of nowhere deep in the wood. Not to mention how rapidly some steels come and go. Who wants now M4, s35vn, s30v, elmax, xhp etc.
AEB-L and Ballbearing steels like 52100, are the best user steels and both, can cover all needs for any cutlery tool we will ever need. I like them more than super stainless steels, because the have more pros and less nons, than super stainless steels have!! As for edge retention, which is so much praised noways, well all edges dull sooner or a bit later. I'drather have edge stability, toughness and ease of sharpening, than edge retetnion!
@@greekveteran2715I agree, furthermore, most dulling on kitchen knives etc is usually edge rolling or (micro) chipping. A strop with compound will bring back an edge within seconds if it is only dulled by abrasive wear. AEB-L / 14c28n seem ideal to me In most applications
You can make it stupid hard, tho.
Enjoying Dr Larrin's book!
This was a good listen, especially after watching your recent collaboration with spyderco unfold. Had my eye on a S110V manix 2 but I reckon I'm going to have to wait for a 15v one to become available now.
Not very often the exclusives find their way over to Aus.
Now I want every single knife I own and love in MagnaCut...
I love listening to all the steel talk and what really goes in to it🤙🏽
Thanks man this was riveting. I was extremely entertained geeking out on this.
Neat stuff!
The Dream Team! This is what I needed in my day. I understand that you worked with Dr. Larrin Thomas for some of his articles.
What do you think of trying to make a steel with 13% vanadium carbides, 3% niobium carbides, and 4% nitrides could that work? I'm really clueless and probably shouldn't even be commenting on this subject but just curious 😅
I'm down for a 10v class steel. We'll see what happens in a couple years.
What I want to know is why hasn’t s45vn gotten really any sort of nod or talk about at all? Honestly I think s45vn is under the radar and should get talked about. I am really loving s45vn compared to s30v and s35vn. I think I even like it better than 20cv.
AWE.SOME. session BBB!
Fascinating stuff, love it. Thanx
What would happen if we put some amount of nitrogen in 3V? did someone make it?
Too cool for school
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I said this when you did these before, would love a monthly knife steel nerds podcast once a month
Excellent.
Great video
Listening whilst fishing 😁
Wonderful conversation! More please!
Great podcast! I could listen to this all day trying to soak it all in
This is why I subbed.
Okay I just walked my dog for an hour and a half listening to this lol. In the dark by the way lol. That's some awesome stuff there and I learned a lot I'll probably have to listen to it 10 more times to get about half of it but definitely an educational piece. I'll be saving this one in my favorites. Thank you
Truly exceptional conversation. Thanks for sharing!
This made me smile so much listening to this interview with the MagnaCut spec sheet in front of me.
Brilliant! Very enjoyable informative talk between you both!
Awesome stuff!
Thanks Shawn ! ;-)