Knife Blades

I have been looking into buying a new knife for everyday use, and I was wondering which type of metal you would recommend? I would like to get a blade that is the best compromise between ease of sharpening, and edge holding ability.

I have heard good things about the VG10 steel, but have not heard anything about the others.

Thanks ahead of time

 

Have no idea what kind of metal's in my SPyderco Caly 3.5. But, I've had it about a month, now, and it's great. Field dressed 2 deer with it, also.

Gri22ly's been carrying his Spyderco for a dozen years or so.

Just throwing the name out there....for something else to look at.

Knife shopping's fun. Good luck.

**Edit - I just went to the Spyderco site to look. The Caly 3.5 has a VG-10 blade.

 

Indeed it is, especially when it is not your money. Gotta love birthdays.

I have been trying to decide which knife for a long time. I was looking at the Spyderco Delica 4, it looks like it would be a pretty good knife for me.

 

If I'm not mistaken, that's the one Josh (Gri22) has. He loves his. And, his recommendation (Spyderco) made my decision easy (for me).

There's a lot of good ones out there, though. Have fun.

 

I prefer old school Queensteel or Solingen German blades if/when I can find them.

 

I like one of a kind custom made knives......

 

This here is a Skullworks neck knife with a Damascus blade!

 

Holy cow... BHF is alive!!!!

 

I like vg10 also.

Here is an excellent FAQ expalining knife steel.

http://www.zknives.com/knives/articles/knifesteelfaq.shtml

Here is an excellent knife site.

http://www.agrussell.com/default.asp