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that is correct, edge retention, ease of sharpening and toughness usually come at a trade off to one another. A harder blade is more brittle (less tough) and k
by p-s-v 1y ago
that is correct, edge retention, ease of sharpening and toughness usually come at a trade off to one another.
A harder blade is more brittle (less tough) and keeps its edge longer... but is also more difficult to sharpen once it gets dull.... generally speaking.
- johnisgood 1y agoH1 and H2 seems to fare well on all properties except edge retention. I would probably be interested in a knife that has high corrosion resistance, toughness, and edge retention; ease of sharpening might not be that much of a concern, personally, but correct me if I am wrong and it actually matters despite toughness.