Knives & EDC

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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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  14C28N vs 154CM Steel Comparison

  14C28N vs 154CM: compare toughness, rust care and abrasive wear, and see why a more expensive steel is not automatically a better fit. The post 14C28N vs 154CM Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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  S45VN vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison

  S45VN vs MagnaCut: weigh S45VN’s small wear advantage against MagnaCut’s toughness and corrosion resistance when choosing an everyday knife. The post S45VN vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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  S35VN vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison

  S35VN vs MagnaCut: equal edge-retention ratings, different toughness and rust resistance. See when upgrading makes sense and when to keep your knife. The post S35VN vs MagnaCut Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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  D2 vs Nitro-V Steel Comparison

  D2 vs Nitro-V: choose between longer abrasive wear and higher toughness with easier rust care. Compare ratings, chemistry and everyday knife use. The post D2 vs Nitro-V Steel Comparison first appeared on Knife Informer.

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• KKnife Perspective Podcast2026-10-15Audio✓ Read

  140 – Neal Green (Double X Knives)

  Neal Green is the maker of Double X Knives. Neal is starting his journey of going full time as a knifemaker. Hope you enjoy the show!

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  Running on Fumes Before Knife Show Austria

  Keith, Pauly and Albert are running on fumes as Knife Show Austria approaches, but they still find plenty to talk about. Albert on his TV documentary finally airing and the flood of orders that followed. Pauly’s new skeletonized Ultem handle and 2.5mm stock update. The Edge of Hope raffle, with ticket sales starting on the 19th. Class mishaps at the forge and homemade kiln horror stories.

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• KKnife Informer2026-10-14✓ Read

  Best Pocket Knives: Our Top Picks for 2026

  Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping for a pocket knife should be fun. But between the blade steels, lock types and endless variations, it’s easy to spend more time […] The post Best Pocket Knives: Our Top Picks for 2026 first appeared on Knife Informer.

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  Civivi Crit Review

  Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.We've all heard the phrase “don’t reinvent the wheel,” along with its many forms.  If something is already perfect, you should spend your time inventing […] The post Civivi Crit Review first appeared on Knife Informer.

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