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Knives & EDC

Knives, steels and everyday carry. Reviews, knifemaking, useful gear and stories from the collector and maker community.

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    14C28N vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison

    14C28N vs MagnaCut: compare toughness, edge retention and corrosion resistance, including the original MagnaCut rating used here. The post 14C28N vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    1095 vs D2 Steel Comparison

    1095 vs D2: weigh toughness against abrasive edge retention, understand corrosion care and choose the better fit for your cutting tasks. The post 1095 vs D2 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    1095 vs 5160 Steel Comparison

    1095 vs 5160: compare their equal edge-retention scores, different toughness and rust care to choose a steel for your outdoor knife. The post 1095 vs 5160 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    SG2 vs VG10 Steel Comparison

    SG2 vs VG10: compare edge retention, toughness and corrosion ratings, then weigh grind, kitchen use and maintenance before choosing a knife. The post SG2 vs VG10 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    S35VN vs S45VN Steel Comparison

    S35VN vs S45VN: weigh S35VN’s toughness lead against S45VN’s modest edge-retention and corrosion gains, without assuming newer always means better. The post S35VN vs S45VN Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    S30V vs S45VN Steel Comparison

    S30V vs S45VN: compare their small edge-retention and corrosion differences, equal toughness ratings, and whether a steel-only upgrade makes sense. The post S30V vs S45VN Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    MagnaCut vs Vanax Steel Comparison

    MagnaCut vs Vanax: see how toughness, saltwater corrosion resistance and a small edge-retention gap affect the choice for everyday carry and wet conditions. The post MagnaCut vs Vanax Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    CPM S110V vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison

    S110V vs MagnaCut: compare abrasive edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and sharpening needs to choose between a dedicated slicer and a versatile knife. The post CPM S110V vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    MagnaCut vs Nitro-V Steel Comparison

    MagnaCut vs Nitro-V: compare wear resistance, rust care and toughness, including the original MagnaCut rating and when the upgrade is worthwhile. The post MagnaCut vs Nitro-V Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    S30V vs Elmax Steel Comparison

    S30V vs Elmax: small differences in edge retention and corrosion resistance, equal toughness ratings, and advice on choosing the better knife for you. The post S30V vs Elmax Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    D2 vs VG10 Steel Comparison

    D2 vs VG10: weigh D2’s small abrasive edge-retention advantage against VG10’s higher corrosion resistance for pocket carry and food cutting. The post D2 vs VG10 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    S30V vs D2 Steel Comparison

    S30V vs D2: compare edge retention, rust care and toughness, with practical advice on when stainless S30V is worth choosing over conventional D2. The post S30V vs D2 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    Elmax vs M390 Steel Comparison

    Elmax vs M390: compare wear resistance, stainless care and a small toughness difference to choose between two premium knife steels. The post Elmax vs M390 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    S30V vs S35VN Steel Comparison

    S30V vs S35VN: understand the wear-versus-toughness tradeoff, equal corrosion ratings and whether changing steels is worthwhile. The post S30V vs S35VN Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    S30V vs M390 Steel Comparison

    S30V vs M390: weigh the small edge-retention gap, rust resistance and price before upgrading your pocket knife. Includes ratings and composition. The post S30V vs M390 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    MagnaCut vs Maxamet Steel Comparison

    MagnaCut vs Maxamet: weigh extreme abrasive edge retention against toughness, rust care and sharpening before choosing a specialized slicing steel. The post MagnaCut vs Maxamet Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    CPM CRU-WEAR vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison

    CPM CRU-WEAR vs MagnaCut: equal wear ratings, different rust care. Compare toughness, sharpening and the original versus Erasteel MagnaCut distinction. The post CPM CRU-WEAR vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    CPM 3V vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison

    CPM 3V vs MagnaCut: compare toughness and rust care for an outdoor knife, including how Erasteel MagnaCut changes the toughness decision. The post CPM 3V vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    8Cr13MoV vs D2 Steel Comparison

    8Cr13MoV vs D2: is D2 a worthwhile budget-knife upgrade? Compare wear resistance, toughness, rust care and what changes in daily use. The post 8Cr13MoV vs D2 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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    440C vs D2 Steel Comparison

    440C vs D2: the toughness scores tie, but rust care differs. Compare their modest wear gap and decide which steel suits your everyday cutting. The post 440C vs D2 Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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