between the 2 which one is tougher I’m seeing different results every where I turn when doing when doing my own research , is Benchmade’s s30v more prone to chipping then their 20cv ? And would it be worth a 30 dollar increase for the higher end steel for edc . I’ve had little experience with 20cv i know it’s a “super steel “ but is it really that much better then s30v
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Benchmade 20cv vs s30v
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I've owned both versions of the minigrip (20CV and S30V) from Benchmade. I consider S30V to hold an edge for a long ass time when doing something daily tasks like cardboard/plastic and wood carving. I've found that 20CV loses it's edge a lot faster with those tasks but is much easier to sharpen.
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Benchmade is very consistently on the money with their S30V, and their 20CV...
In the interest of being positive, let me just say again that Benchmade does S30V very well.
In the interest of being positive, let me just say again that Benchmade does S30V very well.
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I'd take m4 over both all day, and twice on Sunday. You'll get better toughness and edge retention, just can't leave it in your fish tank overnight.
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Quoted for truth. Their M4 is excellent. Blows away anything else they’re using right now, despite the fact that their S30V is quite good.
Here is what Benchmade says about their steels. Between S30V and 20CV, I’d take S30V. I still think 154cm is the all around best steel in their lineup.
I was looking at their m4 but I want laser etching done on the blade and according to the person I talked to a black m4 blade with laser engraving would be prone to rust were the laser engraving is if you don’t keep it oiled
That is true, CPM M4 is a carbon steel so extra care is needed to prevent corrosion. The black coating helps prevent rust, but a thin coat of oil is needed on the exposed parts of the blade such as the edge.
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You know what? Let’s give Benchmade a little more deserved love. Their S90V is pretty solid.
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Here is what Benchmade says about their steels. Between S30V and 20CV, I’d take S30V. I still think 154cm is the all around best steel in their lineup.
I have a hard time believing this graph.. cpm 20cv and m390 are soo similar, I find it very hard to believe that their strength and toughness would be any different.
Having paid more for it before, I don’t think I’d pay extra for benchmade’s cpm20cv (or m390) again; either s30v or m4 for me.
I question some of the claims as well, this graph can be found in their catalog.
That chart is a little exhuberant in a couple places. Unless they have vastly different heat treats I'm going to call shenanigans.
You can get a good Benchmade in M390 but ironically it's made by Hogue. The Ritter grips are well hard and more performant than the standard grip directly from Benchmade in the same steel.
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yeah it doesn’t look very scientific. Especially when you look at the differences between M390 and 20Cv…
Then look at the S90V. They claim the edge retention is no better than 20CV, but it is tougher.
And they list the toughness of S90/S30V as being about the same as M4….
