Is there any difference in how easy these three knives are to sharpen or put an edge on ? Also is there any difference you have noticed in how well these knives hold an edge and how they performe carveing or wood working . The three knives I mean are...
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I have had my mora companion heavy duty for about 3 months now and it has quickly become my favorite knife. I take into the woods everyday and it has never failed me.The Scandinavian grind is very easy to sharpen and holds an edge extremely well. From the softest of pine to hardwoods such as hickory this knife has completed every task I have given it and preformed very well. I definently reccomend this to anyone for bushcraft, camping or any of your nature sports. Go with the robust or companion heavy duty well worth the extra 6-8 bucks.
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The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to... » Read More The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. « Show Less
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According to the manual, side 1 does the initial intense sharpening and side 2 is a more refined finishing. It definitely makes less noise/grinding on the side 2. You actually use all 4 slots several times for each knife. It only takes a minute or so. I've really been happy with the results. My knives were horrible! (I use Santoku type knives) and now i can cut even the softest tomato with ease and no squishing. A friend recommended this model and I'm so glad she did!
1990502
The robust has a much thicker blade than the other two, so if you want to use it for bushcraft/survival purposes this would be the bestbofbthe three. And because of the scandy gring mora knifes are easy to sharpen, but just as a recommendation for bushcraft and survival you might that a knife like this is to short for some tasks, that's why an almost perfect combination is a small act like the fiskars x15, long enough to de real work and short enough to be caryable.
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The knives come sharp and hold an edge. The sheath holds the knife snug and the knife snaps in. I use mine as a neck knife. I filed a flat edge on the back of the blade next to the handle for that purpose and it works well. I love these knives and own several. I have given a lot away and everyone has loved them.
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I have actually used both. I like the three stage unit because it seems to keep the blades sharper longer. It is angled for Global knives, which are different than some others, and the three stages seems to result in a finer edge, especially when dealing with paring knives and the like.
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Very easy to sharpen. Takes a fine edge. VERY sharp. Hold better than most. 154,s30v and Elmax are far superior though. Good for the price compared to the others.
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I chop and slice every day on one or more of them, using quality steel honed cutlery. I occasionally see small traces of knife edges, but nothing as you describe. I also put them in the bottom of my dishwasher on normal cycle and they have held up well.
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I really don't know the difference but have been very happy with them.. They also re sharpen well..
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I just bought a new one to modify, I checked it with some of the older ones I own of which a few are so old they have lost the original shape from being sharpened so many times over the years. They are all the same thickness and I think some of them are from the first mfg. runs. They make for a good bush craft knife with some mods. Hope this helps you.
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All the same. They're not great, but you can't beat the price. Go to Home Depot, and you'll get four blades for that price. I use a Fein multimaster, and the machine makes a bigger difference in the speed of cutting than the blade does. These ones just don't last as long, but as cheap as they are, I don't mind burning them up in one use cutting plaster or anything else they're not meant for. Even the bi-metal blades are useless in wood after you go through one nail. I usually save the dull blades for cutting Sheetrock or plaster.
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They arrive very sharp. I am ignorant about sharpening but I would imagine an ordinary knife sharpener? Sorry, I am not much help. I collect them more for their beauty, although Case makes great knives.
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I highly recommend the KME knife sharpening system. I'll never use anything else. Amazon has the best price on it and YouTube has tons of reviews on it. With this system, you can put a razor edge on anything and fast. You can get a great edge with the standard stones (3 diamond or 4 ceramic, your choice...) or you can go CrAzY and buy the ceramic and the diamond stones along with some CBN emulsions and a kangaroo strop to create a mirror edge (if that's your thing...)
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the D2 steel is a much harder steel and will hold an edge better, you need to use either ceramic rods or diamond sharpeners on this blade, traditional whet stones, are too soft and will not sharpen them, i have never owned the other type blade so i don't know if the D2 offers a significant advantage to the traditional carbon blade, it does hold an edge very well, there are articles online that discuss the differences and advantages of the various blade steels, all K-bars are top quality knives and i'm sure either knife will serve you well, hope this helps
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They are the same as any other knives except for the non slip/stick coating so yes! One problem I can see happening is them dulling a bit quicker then using a standard cutting board.
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I do not have my knives here with me to describe to you. They are at my summer home however, I've asked one of my children to give me a set for Christmas for the home I am in now. I LOVE THEM. My only complaint is the sissors that came with them. I had rather have had another knife. I am a senior citizen and this is the best set of knieves I've ever owned. My son that is a Chef told me about them.
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One of the knives, that I use most often, is being to get dull. I don't know if they can be sharpened. I've been wondering the same thing, but just haven't investigated yet.