Knife World's Biggest LIE: 'Super Steels'

We test a lot of 'super steels' on this channel.... but what is a super steel? Is it actually a real thing?
And if so... are non super steels even still a thing? In this video we share our thoughts on this subject. Do you throw away all your non super steel knives? or can you still wear them with pride.... find out in todays episode!

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[mysticforge]

As a small scale custom knife maker I can't realistically make knives from super steel. I absolutely love 1095 because it's so easy to work with, easy to forge, very forgiving in the heat treat, not super expensive, and you can give it a decent range of heat treatments that lend the knife different qualities. Great video guys.

[TonyHoldenEsquire]

I'm 56 years old, I've been using knives since I was about 6 years old. I also spent many years in the British Army. I've used so many different steels, I still prefer a 1095 or 440c that I can sharpen easily in a minute or two, or strop back to a razors edge than anything else.

[alphadawg]

I would enjoy more "knife talk" videos like this.

[riverrunner]

My 1st BRK just arrived today, the Aurora 3V w/matte green micarta. Finally caved to buying one, in part to yours and many others videos about them. It's amazing. Thanks for all of your hard work in bringing these entertaining and educational vids to us. Merry Christmas, and wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. Enjoy.

[AllTheGoodNamesGoneReally]

I still use the Jääkaripuukko for years now. Never disappointed me. Resharpening is easy and if it breaks, nothing lost, just get another one for little money. Best bang for the buck ever imho.

[gerardvanengelen]

Good analysis. I would like to add that some knives are ruined by grinding the edge in the factory, such that the heat treatment near the edge is unintentionally changed by the grinding heat.

[Isaiiahii]

I've watched many videos of yours, and your standard format is awesome, but something about this video I really liked. It seemed so real and natural, like two guys that love knives and steel just chatting about it. Which is what the video is, but you captured it perfectly. I hope you have more videos like this.

[butcrack]

Got a custom buck 119 in s30. I have all manner of knives in different steels and I have to say Buck's heat treat is freakn crazy. The thing just keeps going.

[StephanGanoff]

The relationship you build with a knife while sharpening it and taking care of it... Such a good point. Super video

[Jayboyd]

We can call them whatever we want, "super steel" or whatever. As Mickey and Marten point out our material engineering has come a long way (even in the last ten years, let alone twenty or more), and there are newer steels that have been made that are superior to older steels, but don't forget an excellent heat treat and temper will get you the results and performance you want from a tool 99% of the time. So buyer beware, do some research on a company's manufacture method and quality control before you buy.

[andrewartress]

I have several knives in super steel, M390, 3V, Cruwear... but my Tops BOB in 154 cm is probably my favorite bushcraft knife. Tops proved to me the value of a good heat treatment.

[Cz]

I explained Super steels to my friend as:
Imagine a knife has 3 attributes, Edge retention/hardness, corrosion resistance, toughness/ductility. each steel had a set number of attribute points to invest in each attribute. powder steels have more points to invest than traditionally smelted steel

[mdsign]

Until I found your channel, years ago, I didn't even know the term "super steel" ... you've educated many people!

[ASimao]

Being a hunter, I skin every "rancid pork" I kill and deer and roederer, fox... Só..., I can assure that my super steel knives fare far better than the plain steel ones. With 12c27, 420hc and the like, I have to sharpen mid task. With D2 (it's not a super steel these days) 3V and Elmax, I can do two hogs no problem... Are they worth it? You bet they are. Are they an absolute necessity? No way... Thanks for sharing an unbiased and clarifying comparison! 👍👍👏👏

[donm]

Sandvik's 14C28N has the best balance of properties in any steel available today - incredibly tough, rust resistant, takes a razor edge and easy to sharpen. Edge retention is literally the only category where it is beaten by super steels, but it is superior in virtually every other way. Easy to heat treat and cheap, too.

[tombeard]

I have knifes in everything from Magnacut to 1075, fixed to folding and some are 60 years old and it seems to me that craftsmanship (especially heat treat and edge grinding)determine how good a knife is.And I have Terava knives and they are my favorite for outdoor hard use.

[coaltrain]

O1 Tool steel, A2, 1095, D2, …even properly heat treated 440C blades have been my favorite for years. They were super steel to me and have proven to be such.I have been in some very dangerous and precarious situations over the years requiring a good blade, and never did I have to abuse my blades anywhere near what I’ve seen on these torture tests.My blades always held up well and I’m still here and my knives are too.

[GetMeThere]

Let's never forget how good and practical the Varusteleka knives are (80CrV2 - 59 HRC) and Mora knives (often 1095 - 59 HRC or 12C27). Everyone agrees these are great knives.

[peterkinberger]

I love to watch you guys. You entertain and teach and do things to knives that makes the knives feel very sore afterwards. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both, and to the ones you love. Thank you for your splendid contribution to the blade world ! Later...

[dustinewing]

I loved powdered steel as soon as I tried it. I'll always have a soft spot for my 1095 knives, but if I had to choose I'd go with my 3v any day!