CopperFouling
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What's your favorite steel for a fixed blade knife? Why? I am not looking for advice on a purchase or anything; I am simply curious.
gtscotty said:D2 is also high on my list, but loses a couple points for its slightly lower corrosion resistance.
Just looked that up, nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by gtscotty
D2 is also high on my list, but loses a couple points for its slightly lower corrosion resistance.
Carpenter's XHP is The Answer!
I would be fine with my three favorite folder steels, S35VN, CTS XHP, and Elmax, up to about 4" in blade length.
For fixed blades I like high carbon steel like A2, 1095, and 1095 Cro-Van. If I need more stainless properties, I like Fallkniven's VG-10, or BRKT's CPM 3V.