Does this blade hold an edge good?
233559
I ordered this knife in October 2014 and it is so dull now that I couldn't cut a bagel yesterday morning. Be warned.
233560
I have 3 of these knives. 1 I have had for years. They hold an edge wonderfully.
1400554
I can a pretty good edge with it but it does not last long as a fine, slicing edge. I mainly use an opinel and this does not even compare.
218676
Right out of the box it would have enough blade to widdle. I haven't had it long so I don't know how long it will stay sharp and I haven't tried to re-sharpen it yet to see what kind of edge it keeps or for how long.
1057789
I prefer my reliable whetstone. If you are careful with the angle, you will get the edge you want. Just as an aside, one of the nice features of this knife is its ability to hold an edge, even while doing work that would dull lesser knives.
851752
I use this knife as an EDC and it has held up very well however I have not used it for anything other than everyday cutting. Holds a edge very well. I am not sure of the RC rating on the blade
498907
It's a fairly small knife, so blade is relatively sturdy, just because it's short. It is a knife, though, so you wouldn't want to pry with it.
1338419
Owning this blade i do not believe that it would break in a sword fight but i would be wary of using this blade because its extremely sharp.
1174956
That blade is crazy sharp and its overall very sturdy for the price. I can't see it breaking unless you were using it on a tree or something super hard
1112600
I have used it several times, and it has not lost it's edge. Love it. It's just like my old one I had and lost during a Thanksgiving get together. Would buy another one just like it, if I lost it again...
1816276
No the blade is just a straight shape edge. There are holes throught the blade above the edge so what you are cutting does not adhear to the blade.
1044016
I don't need to use it daily because after you use it the first time (edge of blade upward 12 o'clock position swiped around 4 times) your knife should hold it's sharp edge for many uses. I hope this helps.
1467384
It takes a good edge and unless used inappropriately, the steel holds the edge. OF course it all depends on what material you are cutting, but I often cut cardboard with it, which is pretty hard on an edge. It is part of my EDC along with 2 other knives (rule of 3's), and I find that it is very handy. I also own one of the tanto blade models, but this straight edge seems to be more versatile. This is a hard steel, so needs to be sharpened properly. I keep mine in shape with a leather strop and it seems to do fine.
120907
Its a big knife for whittling. I wouldn't worry about the edge dulling, should hold up better than regular steel. Its razor sharp out of the box.
1716072
I occasionally use a steel for two or three swipes just to be sure no small burs are left on the blade. Probably not really necessary, but old habits die hard. Very little metal removed and the sharpened blades seem to hold their edge for at least a month.
1604334
I think so. This knife has been with me through a lot of heavy use and has held up excellent. It came with a razor edge & resharpens & holds an edge well. I'd buy it again.
876211
It should be fine really. It will eventually see issue. Most likely the blade.
492813
Honestly it is a well made blade. Feels strong and stable, I've used on 2 inch thick branches, sliced right through them no issue at all period. There's a lot of Gerber haters out there. It comes with an awesome side sheath for belt it works for left or right hand. Overall I would recommend it highly. I have been clearing out back of house lots of trees big branches 2 to 4 inch thick branches. I went in and sliced straight through with no problems at all. I haven't seen a dent nor chip in the blade. So yes it does come with sheath for sides using left or right but not for your back like a sword type of thing. The blade is very reliable. Honestly it is a well made blade. Feels strong and stable, I've used on 2 inch thick branches, sliced right through them no issue at all period. There's a lot of Gerber haters out there. It comes with an awesome side sheath for belt it works for left or right hand. Overall I would recommend it highly. I have been clearing out back of house lots of trees big branches 2 to 4 inch thick branches. I went in and sliced straight through with no problems at all. I haven't seen a dent nor chip in the blade. So yes it does come with sheath for sides using left or right but not for your back like a... » Read More Honestly it is a well made blade. Feels strong and stable, I've used on 2 inch thick branches, sliced right through them no issue at all period. There's a lot of Gerber haters out there. It comes with an awesome side sheath for belt it works for left or right hand. Overall I would recommend it highly. I have been clearing out back of house lots of trees big branches 2 to 4 inch thick branches. I went in and sliced straight through with no problems at all. I haven't seen a dent nor chip in the blade. So yes it does come with sheath for sides using left or right but not for your back like a sword type of thing. The blade is very reliable. « Show Less