Great video. I'm an s90v guy all the way. Here's the deal. I don't doubt anybody who really knows what they're talking about about magna cut, but so far it seems right in line with s90v and some of the other super steels and not in a world all its own like the hype would tell you. Just my opinion from my little world. Thanks
Awesome test but I really think you should resharpen all of them off a stone all with the same grit pattern , companies using a belt to sharpen there knives the heat treat can be compromised from the heat from the belt (burnt edge )they can go dull instantly , it takes removing that edge to get to better steel , then redo the test you may get different results
S90V for the win on edge retention. Not the toughest steel but it's a folder so doesn't need it. Even though it's not the most stainless of steels, it is a stainless steel and should be sufficient except around salt water. Magnacut might be the way to go with a 4" belt knife for utility purposes. I still like 3V for a big camp knife, batoning or chopping.
This is what I would have expected, Magnacut doesn't shine just for edge retention. It's above average edge retention combined with above average strength and above average corrosion resistance. I don't think the s90v would win in toughness or corrosion resistance. I would have guessed that the s90v would win on edge retention though.
As someone who hasn't yet had a chance to buy a knife with high-end steel, I do like to see how they perform - both compared to the cheaper steels and against each other. Obviously, more testing = more accuracy but for a 20 min video? I thought you did well. If I had one suggestion (and it's minor) - next time, if you have a mic problem, consider muting it and doing a voiceover.
Great video JD, I really enjoyed it. I have always liked the ekko but never bought one. After watching this video I want an s90v Ekko now for sure. Iol. My endless list. Lol. Anyway great video 🔥🔥💪💪💪
Comparing knives on factory edges (which don’t reflect steel performance), with different angles, and with different stages of use…is certainly an approach. I’m sure a freshly sharpened, low angle 9cr18 would easily outcut everything here.
😂 as I mentioned I know it’s not ideal but for the average consumer what can you expect from you knife out the box. Just a very simple look at a very high level is all I was shooting for. 👍
Thank you for this test! Interesting! I have two things that I believe to be true and one nit-pick: 1. Blade geometry will always matter more than steel or heat treat, especially cutting paper 2. I believe MC is tougher and easier to sharpen? (Correct me if I’m wrong.) Nit-pick: I did not see if you used all the cutting-edge through the paper on all blades? Thanks!
I only looked at edge retention for this and not the steels overall traits. I also wanted to focus in a specific area to maximize the distress that I put on their edges to see if it had any impact. Thanks for the feedback 👍
Those s90v teal pm2s can be had for 140ish bucks if you look around... early in the year a place had the satin one for 110 after discounts I bought two of them.. golden done up s90v is very very well done.
Great video. I'm an s90v guy all the way. Here's the deal. I don't doubt anybody who really knows what they're talking about about magna cut, but so far it seems right in line with s90v and some of the other super steels and not in a world all its own like the hype would tell you. Just my opinion from my little world. Thanks
Agreed with that point, very well said brother 👍💙
Awesome test but I really think you should resharpen all of them off a stone all with the same grit pattern , companies using a belt to sharpen there knives the heat treat can be compromised from the heat from the belt (burnt edge )they can go dull instantly , it takes removing that edge to get to better steel , then redo the test you may get different results
Validation baby!!
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S90V for the win on edge retention. Not the toughest steel but it's a folder so doesn't need it. Even though it's not the most stainless of steels, it is a stainless steel and should be sufficient except around salt water.
Magnacut might be the way to go with a 4" belt knife for utility purposes.
I still like 3V for a big camp knife, batoning or chopping.
S90V #ganggang
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I really love idea od making this comparisson steel series. And love to see your channel progressing.
Thanks, I appreciate the support 🙌
I'm a big fan of CJRB, they've been killing it for a couple years now. I'm glad to see they're treating the S90V right! I love my S90V Pyrite.
Me too. Even a little bit more more 😁👊
Great video I didn't take the poll cause I listened to this at work and my experience is limited to s30 and s35 but I been eyeing a magncut Para 2
This is what I would have expected, Magnacut doesn't shine just for edge retention. It's above average edge retention combined with above average strength and above average corrosion resistance. I don't think the s90v would win in toughness or corrosion resistance. I would have guessed that the s90v would win on edge retention though.
Yeah, I'd much rather see a vanax and magnacut test
As someone who hasn't yet had a chance to buy a knife with high-end steel, I do like to see how they perform - both compared to the cheaper steels and against each other. Obviously, more testing = more accuracy but for a 20 min video? I thought you did well. If I had one suggestion (and it's minor) - next time, if you have a mic problem, consider muting it and doing a voiceover.
Probably should have, didn’t realize how rough it would be published 😔 def will be double checking that mic position in future
Great video JD, I really enjoyed it. I have always liked the ekko but never bought one. After watching this video I want an s90v Ekko now for sure. Iol. My endless list. Lol. Anyway great video 🔥🔥💪💪💪
I completely get that, it’s def a never completed list for me too 😂👊
Vanax should been in this test too nice video.
Comparing knives on factory edges (which don’t reflect steel performance), with different angles, and with different stages of use…is certainly an approach.
I’m sure a freshly sharpened, low angle 9cr18 would easily outcut everything here.
😂 as I mentioned I know it’s not ideal but for the average consumer what can you expect from you knife out the box. Just a very simple look at a very high level is all I was shooting for. 👍
Fair enough. 👍
Thank you for this test! Interesting! I have two things that I believe to be true and one nit-pick:
1. Blade geometry will always matter more than steel or heat treat, especially cutting paper
2. I believe MC is tougher and easier to sharpen? (Correct me if I’m wrong.)
Nit-pick: I did not see if you used all the cutting-edge through the paper on all blades?
Thanks!
I only looked at edge retention for this and not the steels overall traits. I also wanted to focus in a specific area to maximize the distress that I put on their edges to see if it had any impact. Thanks for the feedback 👍
Some GREAT knives to test with. MUCH cardboard was harmed in the making of this video.
So glad you enjoyed brother 👊💙
I love s90v but i still prefer m390 overall
M390/s20cv have been cited by some of these channels of having the worst or most inconsistent heat treats… especially the non-US made ones
I wanna gets me some of that spyderco s90v
Those s90v teal pm2s can be had for 140ish bucks if you look around... early in the year a place had the satin one for 110 after discounts I bought two of them.. golden done up s90v is very very well done.
An s30v blade with super thin geometry would cut better then both.
Nah, not really. 👍
like all the others S90V all the wayyu
s90v
I'm mildly surprised.
👍 I had fun checking these out. Might try different makers stuff in future whenever I have these steels all in hand again 😁
@@jd4edc I'd like to see ABW and Hogue Magnacut tested.
i wonder if magnacut at lower HRC would hold up better
S90v should out cut MC by a substantial amount.
Did u learn to sharpen yet lmao