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I'm just wondering why Sog is still using AUS-8 on some of their more premium knives? I really don't understand how anybody can be satisfied paying $100+ for some of the worst knife steel out there.
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LOL....If one thinks that Aus8 is "some of the worst knife steel out there", they obviously don't know anything about knife steels.
Solution :I'm just wondering why Sog is still using AUS-8 on some of their more premium knives? I really don't understand how anybody can be satisfied paying $100+ for some of the worst knife steel out there.
Good to know Asher. My latest Sog folder has D2. Gladly pay more for the superior steel that will hold an edge longer.
Yeah that's what I heard about D-2 through reviews. My new Sog Trident AT came quite sharp [just got it] so hopefully will hold the edge. Not too hard on my knives anyway. Thanks for commentsI find that most of my D2 blades are really hard to get a good edge on... At least AUS8 takes a great edge quickly, even if it requires more frequent sharpening. I'm on the fence about D2.... I don't quite hate it yet, but I seem to be able to sharpen more premium steels easier than D2. It's frustrating. Niolox is another steel that gives me fits sharpening, but I've only got one of those, I have quite a few D2.
why ya say s30v is a single lifetime steel? I'm not following your reasoning on this? you're basing it on what? so im clear im asking to learn not to pick a fight. thank you.....My favorite steels are "budget" steels 420hc and aus 8a they both have acceptable edge retention, better toughness and corrosion resistance than higher end steels. I have seriously abused a 420hc dagger and I couldn't break it. Not even the point(!) and aus 8a is pretty much the same. Say you bought a $400 spartan fixed blade and you break it day 9 while batoning in the woods. A $160 SOG seal team is more likely to withstand the abuse and still be useable. S30vn is a single lifetime steel. You are more likely to pass down an aus 8a knife to your kids. Long story short aus 8 and company are made to last.
According to https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/10...ness-edge-retention-and-corrosion-resistance/, D2 has slightly better edge retention than AUS-8, but AUS-8 has better corrosion resistance and toughness.
It used to be said D2 takes a terrible edge and holds it forever. For me, it’s a finicky steel to sharpen. I can get it sharp, but it takes finesse. You’ve really got to f*%# with it a lot to get it very sharp.I find that most of my D2 blades are really hard to get a good edge on... At least AUS8 takes a great edge quickly, even if it requires more frequent sharpening. I'm on the fence about D2.... I don't quite hate it yet, but I seem to be able to sharpen more premium steels easier than D2. It's frustrating. Niolox is another steel that gives me fits sharpening, but I've only got one of those, I have quite a few D2.