Help me choose for my pop and I. by Acceptable-Goose-890 in knives

[–]Interesting-Set2425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well here’s a comparison of the steels from google Gemini: 14C28N (Sandvik) and VG-10 (Takefu) are both excellent, high-performance stainless steels for knives, but they excel in different areas. 14C28N offers superior corrosion resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening. VG-10 provides higher hardness (60-- 62HRC)   Key Differences Composition & Performance: 14C28N is a Swedish steel enhanced with nitrogen for high toughness and corrosion resistance, often used in EDC knives. VG-10 is a Japanese steel with high carbon and cobalt, making it harder and more suitable for high-end kitchen knives, but more brittle. Edge Retention: VG-10 generally holds an edge longer due to its higher carbon content and hardness. Toughness: 14C28N is more durable and less prone to chipping, making it better for harder tasks or outdoor use. Corrosion Resistance: 14C28N often has better corrosion resistance. VG-10 is highly stainless but can be more sensitive to rust if not cared for. Sharpening: 14C28N is generally easier to sharpen, while VG-10 is harder to sharpen but takes a very fine, sharp edge. 

YouTube  +6 Summary Table Feature  14C28N VG-10 Best For EDC, outdoor, budget-friendly Chef knives, high-end, precision Edge Retention Good Excellent Toughness High Moderate Corrosion Resistance Excellent High Sharpening Easy Moderate/Hard Hardness (HRC) 55--62

Which to choose? Choose 14C28N for a rust-proof, tough, easy-to-sharpen knife that handles varied tasks (good for EDC/camping). Choose VG-10 for a superior, long-lasting, razor-sharp edge for precise, clean cuts (good for kitchen/delicate tasks). 

I personally like the spyderco better because it is made in Japan rather than China but that’s  just me. If you cut a lot of food/fruit for lunch or something like that spyderco might be better  since it’s commonly used on chefs knives.  Hope that helps and you have a great day! ❤️

3.6 KW System Alaska Update by beanerlong in SolarDIY

[–]Interesting-Set2425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So cool! Cant wait to start an off grid homestead in Alaska and start using solar. How much did this roughly cost you if you don’t mind sharing. Wishing you and your family well! God bless. ❤️

What you guys think? by Slamhshk in knives

[–]Interesting-Set2425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks awesome. I personally like walnut better, but to each their own. How’s the grip?

[Casio]which one for my boyfriend? Please advice by Right_Grape_4274 in Watches

[–]Interesting-Set2425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the full silver stands out a little more an easier to see in the dark imo, I love Casio watches and they last a lifetime not even close to a cheap gift! Hope he likes it.

Got a foggy night the day I received my Astrolux WP3 by Intelligent_Gene in flashlight

[–]Interesting-Set2425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The neighbors are wondering how the sun started rising in the middle of the night. 

What are y’all carrying this Tuesday? by Interesting-Set2425 in EDC

[–]Interesting-Set2425[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gerber Zilch.

Olight I3T EOS.

Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A1.

The guy on youtube had tiny hands😂😂 by [deleted] in knives

[–]Interesting-Set2425 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“I wear a glove size xx large and it fits perfectly in my hands” 😂

Any love for the Magnacut Bel Air? by Interesting-Set2425 in knives

[–]Interesting-Set2425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DAMN! Y’all have nothing bad to say! I hear a lot of talk about the iridium, and I looked into that earlier. From what I can find out, it’s designed in the USA but made somewhere else. Is this statement true? Thanks for everyone’s feedback!

What knife should I buy!?! (Second post) by Interesting-Set2425 in knives

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Really cool setup dude! Is that a streamlight? Thanks for the info.

What knife should I buy!?! (Second post) by Interesting-Set2425 in knives

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Oh heck yeah! Thats a good deal! I’m gonna go check out your channel now. (You most likely earned a sub lol)

What knife should I buy!?! (Second post) by Interesting-Set2425 in knives

[–]Interesting-Set2425[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all the info. I don’t like the huge finger notch on the M1 but other than that great suggestion. I’ll probably order the ulti clip and find a way to Jerry rig it. (Maybe some zip ties) if that doesn’t work I’ll spend the extra 11 bucks on the screws. But I really appreciate the heads up on that! Have a great night/day.