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440c will cut longer
14c28n sharpens easier
I prefer 14c28n because I enjoy a sharper, more precise, polished edge at the cost of cutting endurance.
If you need more cutting endurance then 440c with a coarse edge would be more ideal for you.
440c will cut longer
14c28n sharpens easier
I prefer 14c28n because I enjoy a sharper, more precise, polished edge at the cost of cutting endurance.
If you need more cutting endurance then 440c with a coarse edge would be more ideal for you.
There's a pretty big gap in carbon between 14C28N and 440C...0.62% in the Sandvik...0.90-1.20% in 440C.Expect the 14C28N to sharpen up quicker but the 440C to stay sharp for a longer duration.In edge durability the 440C wins by a long shot-Sandvik's 13C26 and 14C28N has developed a reputation for chipping easily on pull cuts or cutting anything with density... they wear like a cheap box cutter blade.I'd call Sandvik a stainless mostly suited for sportsman use.
There's a pretty big gap in carbon between 14C28N and 440C...0.62% in the Sandvik...0.90-1.20% in 440C.Expect the 14C28N to sharpen up quicker but the 440C to stay sharp for a longer duration.In edge durability the 440C wins by a long shot-Sandvik's 13C26 and 14C28N has developed a reputation for chipping easily on pull cuts or cutting anything with density... they wear like a cheap box cutter blade.I'd call Sandvik a stainless mostly suited for sportsman use.