Magnacut vs. other steel (split from Spyderco fanboy)

[Up1911Fan]

Magnacut really is all it’s hyped up to be. I’ll be getting the Para 3 lightweight magnacut myself.

I will be getting the Para 2 magnacut.

What's so great about Magnacut? Genuine question, I don't know much about steel's.

[Leroy Suggs]

Very good edge retention, good toughness,sharpens good, and it's stainless.

[Navin Johnson]

Magnacut really is all it’s hyped up to be. I’ll be getting the Para 3 lightweight magnacut myself.

What is it hyped up to be?

Seems like it would be good for a smaller general use fixed blade.

[Super77]

What is it hyped up to be?

Seems like it would be good for a smaller general use fixed blade.

Basically the performance of a high end tool steel, but it’s stainless. In use, it’s very stainless. It has great toughness and wear resistance. It doesn’t seem to chip and I have yet to see a spec of rust despite general kitchen abuse.

[Navin Johnson]

Magnacut (depending on the hardness) has S30V class edge retention and M390 class corrosion resistance. With very good toughness for a powder steel. And appears to machine easier than S30 class steels. in my book this would make it a good general use steel if corrosion resistance is high on the list of requirements. (Commonly called balanced)

If Spyderco comes out with an Enuf in this steel I may try it.

I much prefer the characteristics K390 (toughness, and edge retention) And I have acidic sweat and live in a high rainfall area, and the only way I’ve been able to get K390 to spot (or patina) is by putting corrosives on the blade and intentionally let them sit there. (obviously not an ideal steel for kitchen use unless you hand wash your blades)

Been around long enough to not let my skirt get blown up by the next new thing.

[blues]

K390 exceeds the edge retention of MagnaCut, but not in toughness nor stainlessness.



https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/10/...on-resistance/

[Navin Johnson]

Thanks for finding that. Larrin is so full of himself and his blog is just a sales pitch. It’s hard to find anything that would disparage his love child. I’m still a bit skeptical, as it is a very new steel. And hardness is pretty critical to its outcome.

For me personally, I would take the edge retention of K390 way over a bit more toughness, or stainless as I’ve never had a problem with those two things

None of these steels at their hardness are truly tough

[blues]

Thanks for finding that. Larrin is so full of himself and his blog is just a sales pitch. It’s hard to find anything that would disparage his love child. I’m still a bit skeptical, as it is a very new steel. And hardness is pretty critical to its outcome.

For me personally, I would take the edge retention of K390 way over a bit more toughness, or stainless as I’ve never had a problem with those two things

None of these steels at their hardness are truly tough

I don't think Larrin is the one that's so full of himself.


He's been extremely helpful to all those who reach out to him, in my experience. And hasn't asked them to buy his book or sign up for his Patreon account in so doing.

So, we'll just agree to disagree. No need to reply.

[theJanitor]

I'm still stuck on CPM154.

[blues]

I'm still stuck on CPM154.

I'm a Luddite in most other respects.