How does chrome-vanadium compare to tru-sharp stainless steel?

Answer 1

Carbon steel will rust but it will hold it's edge longer and will sharpen quicker than most s/s. Through our light duty daily chores like cutting errant strings, cutting the tape on a card board box at the office , cutting up fire wood (just joking) , etc you probably won't notice much of a difference. For semi hard use high grade s/s can be even better than carbon steel. If you want a s/s blade i would look into knives with these steels : aus 8 , 154c (same as "ats 34"), or my personal favorite cpm s30v. These sharpen relatively easily and hold an edge for a good long time. Plus they won't rust nearly as easily as carbon steel. These steels are however more costly. For what it's worth it is my opinion that lone wolf makes the perfect folding knife in the form of their tacticle t1 and t2 ranger (both made of cpm s30v). The t1 is perfect for every day carry and the t2 is a little larger which is spot on as a hunting folder. I could not ask more from a folding knife. They are simply superior to any other production knife out there (trust me , i have owned plenty). Field and stream magazine also holds them in high regard as they were mentioned in two separate issues as the best of the best.