The Ultimate MagnaCut Field Test 2023 | Is It Better Than H1? 20CV?

MagnaCut is said to have the edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness of the best steels out there. We're putting those claims to the test!

0:00 Introduction
0:40 Corrosion Resistance
6:52 Edge Retention
10:00 Toughness
11:29 Conclusion and Giveaway

[cameroncarlson]

Of course the MagnaCut outperforms the 20CV in the edge retention test, it had a duller edge to begin with. Edge loss is not linear, it tapers off as the edge angle becomes greater.

[chronovore]

Did Larrin say that MagnaCut "rivals H1"? On his corrosion chart, H1 is 10/10, MagnaCut is 9.5/10, and 20CV is 9. Also note that factory edges are not great indicators of ultimate edge retention. They should be sharpened a few times to both ensure angles and get down to fresh steel. Otherwise, good video.

[RM-xdgp]

Entertaining video, but really flawed methods. Submerged steel rusts slower than exposed, wet steel. And a sharper starting edge will lose ground faster than a not-so-sharp starting edge.

[oldmateadz]

I'm actually super impressed with the D2! I expected it to be absolutely DESTROYED - but that wasn't too bad. I'll find rust spots on D2 after being in my pocket for 6 hours lol

[willbrink]

I don't usually pay much attention to latest greatest super steels, but did order my first knife in MC for the heck of it for fun.

[YPEDC]

I like these kinds of vids. It’s making me want to actually invest in the super steels. Sometimes I don’t see them as worth it, but when I actually can see the performance it makes me think differently.

[christolley]

Just an observation, it appears that your rust may be coming from liners, pivots, and hardware as none of the blades seem to have rust near the tips ( the most deeply submerged area and most involved in test). Just a thought : )

[andrewsales]

Another reason they might've got rust on the spine, the abrasive they used wasn't new and had been used on carbon steel and then impregnated the magnacut spine. Honestly I'm impressed with the d2! I figured that would've been pitted and unfixable

[krisyoung]

I tested a butter knife against my Magnacut ZT 0452CF and the butter knife won based on % of edge retention lost. :)

[wyattbreymeyer]

after using it for about couple months, the edge retention seems to me be more akin to s35vn, i think itll be great as an outdoor knife steel, edc not really, i prefer high retention in edc

[ynotjf]

I really expected better testing procedures from Blade HQ; This is just another example of how easy it is to manipulate test result to fit your argument or sales pitch..

[kaizen]

Hogue Deka is renowned for being much too low HRC / too soft with their Magnacut... amazing it still won edge retention LOL but it shows how good Magnacut is that it's still pretty good even when it is screwed up.

[knife_knut]

You need oxygen to really form the oxidation (rust) so blades should be exposed to air for a while after submersion.

[David_DY]

At first l wasn't impressed with Magnacut at 60/61 HRC... But after getting some at 63/64 it is definitely my favorite steel I know at 60/61 magnacut should be tougher But my 63/64 seems to be tougher!! Definitely a good bit better edge retention!! For everyone saying 60/61 hrc And 63/64 hrc doesn't make that much of a difference in magnacut It definitely does!!

[beastbIade]

were the knives de-greased before the corrosion test. you might have only been testing the oil on the knives.

[FirearmEnthusiast]

All looked like light surface corrosion on the blaces. No structural compromises.

All great contenders at different price points. Really enjoying my Dirk Pinkerton Customs Fire Ant in MagnaCut!

[saigudbai]

I grabbed one of the Magnacut exclusive White River FC 3.5's. Can't wait to get using it. Well balanced steel.

[MattieXMoto]

My fav steel is still a toss between lc200n or cts xhp.

[cosmiccharlie]

Just ordered a BR fin and bone in Magna Cut. We shall see for ourselves soon enough. One of the best kept secrets is where does BR source it's blades from and how good is the heat treat? This knife will not see salt water but it will see beef and pork roasts along with turkey. I did not have a good boning knife for the kitchen and I wanted one that would not take a lot of maintenance. I have good fillet knives and normally use my kitchen knives for butchering deer anyway. White pinecone with natural liners, my brother in law will probably want to cut the turkey up this November.

[PeterMinearo]

Would have liked to see one other test. Sharpening. Could have taken the knives that lost their edge; and sharpened them to see how easy is it to get the edge back. Also, could you get it sharper than out-of-the-box?