Super Blue Steel ...Yay or Nay ?

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What's the verdict on the Aogami Super Blue steel ? Which steel does it most closely rival (S30V , XHP , etc) ?

I see it on the Caly 3 Sprint Run. Just wondering if anyone has used this steel before because it's new to me.
 
I'd say - nay. I dont like carbon steels on folders. Carbon steel folders require often cleaning and care. However it is great steel, i used one aogami laminated blade in the kitchen.
For folders i prefer s30v, m390, 154cm etc.
If the caly is laminated i think there will be less problems and you can go for it.
 
I love it, it is my favorite and it takes a screaming edge like nothing I've ever sharpened before. Patina is the way to go. People are just pampered by stainless these days.
 
Don't have it yet, I will be getting the Delica SB, but am very excited for it.
 
Absoulute YAY

I got two 3.5's. Patiently waiting on several of Spyderco's SB releases this year. I'd like to grab a Japanese kitchen knife in the steel also. Anybody have a Superblue mule to sell me, PM me!

It's fun, different from the norm. Cool story , cool name. Get's sharp as hell.
 
I don't care for high carbon steels on a modern folder. I just don't think modern knives look that good with a patina, but thats just me.
Most of my custom fixed blades, and slipjoints are carbon steel though.
 
In terms of looks, not all modern folder designs would benefit from a patina'd blade. I can agree, but it looks good on the gray Caly's and I imagine it will also on the others coming up.

Also, you can maintain the steel to not develop any patina. You can treat it with tuff glide, flitz or some other sort of thing to protect it from oxidation. Also you can avoid using it on food or at least clean it well right after contact. I intend to have one of my 3.5's this way. The other will be patina'd though.
 
Search for posts by Mastiff (Joe) here and at SF. He's posted quite a bit on Super Blue.

Wolverine666 said:
What's the verdict on the Aogami Super Blue steel ? Which steel does it most closely rival (S30V , XHP , etc) ?

I see it on the Caly 3 Sprint Run. Just wondering if anyone has used this steel before because it's new to me.
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My caly 3.5 in super blue is my office edc. Love the knife. Takes a crazy sharp edge and cuts beautifully. I forced a patina with pickle juice and I think it looks great with the grey handle. I don't carry it around salt water (have a salt for that) but for edc with the patina it is holding up great.
 
I really liked Super Blue when I had my Caly 3.5. The patina looks really nice (love that bluish tint). It takes a REALLY sharp edge with very little effort. My big issue was the corrosion resistance. This steel will pit very easily if not cared for. Having moved from NY to TX, the humidity changed dramatically. I used Tuf Glide but I have a habit of using my EDC knives with food and I guess washing and drying the steel will cause Tuf Glide to dissipate quicker. Anyway, if you do not wash your knife regularly (since it isn't used for food) and are good about monitoring your knife and applying lube, then Super Blue is a really nice user steel.

If there was some way to make a Super Blue in stainless, I would jump all over it. It felt to me, and I am speaking with a lack of steel knowledge, like an upgraded VG10. Sharpened easily, cut cleanly and polished up very nice.
 
Love my Caly 3.5 SB and have had no trouble with rust or pitting despite being less than scrupulous about drying the blade after using and washing.
 
Absolutely YAY. Love the stuff. I'll probably end up getting every Super Blue Spydercos offered.
 
I really like it. Takes an incredible edge.

If I had money I'd get every model available with it.
 
I personally don't care for it, but if you are willing to care for a carbon steel, go for it. I consider it a "good" steel. Takes a decent edge, very tough, but it stains and rusts easy. Hope this helps.
 
I'll probably buy a Super Blue Stretch for my collection, but I'll stick with one of my VG-10 ones as a user. Beyond that, it's a definite nay for me. If, at some point in the future, a model I really like is offered in an exceptionally attractive carbon damascus I might reconsider, but at present I have zero interest any non-stainless blade steel.
 
I got one just to try it out, and because I wanted something a little different. I've forced patinas before, but this one will be au naturel. Plus, I love the Caly 3 and 3.5 design.

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Its my favourite steel! put a patina on it to help with corrosion and you'll be amazed by the edge it can take!
 
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