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Charles Christensen · 05-12-2012, 11:21 AM

It seems that it is worth the extra cost. It is harder and tougher than other stainless steels and has a finer grain structure. Advantages are easier grinding and sharpening but is a bit more expensive to produce than previous stainless steels.

05-12-2012, 11:21 AM	#2
Charles Christensen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 208	Re: Are S30V steel blades worth the extra cost? It seems that it is worth the extra cost. It is harder and tougher than other stainless steels and has a finer grain structure. Advantages are easier grinding and sharpening but is a bit more expensive to produce than previous stainless steels.