Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM3V vs VG1 SANMAI edge retention test

[@dac9666]

Surprise to me was how well the san mai did. Considering too that it should be easier to touch up than 3V.

[@MrT13]

It is. 2 seconds

[@thomashowardmd247]

The difference in edge angle makes quite a bit of difference with edge retention in these rope cutting tests, as seen on Cedric and Ada channel's testing. That being said, I'm a big fan of CPM3V.

[@jimmy_Ross]

sweeeet i love these type of videos

[@sopwithcamelus]

The Master Hunter is a great knife, no matter which one you get. Excellent demo.

[@whilomforge3402]

I love 3V. It’s tough, stain resistant and holds an edge very well, even at higher edge angles.

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

i have never noticed that VG1 is chippy, but the VG10 is the old steel and that was chippy.

[@bobbybuttry6588]

I went ahead and got the master hunter in 3v

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Excellent choice

[@colbunkmust]

It might benefit you to convex the 3V version since the edge is so much thicker, or at least give it a relief bevel. Probably would improve general cutting performance in the future.

[@Wolf-viking]

I made convex on the 3v and it outdo any of my fallkkniven and barkriver. Amazing knife

[@jimmy_Ross]

have you done AR-RPM9 edge testing yet if so i cant wait to see how it held up lol i new to the knife game but man ive always loved knives jst didnt know they where so popular like it is now adays

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

I haven’t tried that one

[@MrT13]

I had both and I found I liked 2 main things in favor of the vg1. I thought it lasted about the same, super close but easier to bring back in 2 seconds and just continue on. And I much more preferred that shape over the cpm3v knife. That 3v has more of a belly. Imo. I feel like the San mai knife is my favorite and that it’s behind the other one as far as lasts by like 10-15% at the most. 5-6 passes on a ceramic rod and I’m back to 99.9 in just 5 seconds on vg1. But the 3v was just not as quick and easy.

[@jlcougilljr]

are both of these Cold Steel's Taiwan or China made? does Cold Steel mark or stamp the knives from where they were made?

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

They do. The 3v is Taiwan and the San mai is Japanese

[@scottf.3808]

Good test as i want the nutter butter knife in S30V with a Bos heat treat....LOL....Good triple header....Good stuff....

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

😂 the ole buck butter knife.

[@scottf.3808]

@@peterbiltknifeguy BBK is back....👍👍🤣🤣

[@HeavySetTactical409]

How do you sharpen those convexed edges ? Wet stonr?

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

I use a belt sander with slack belt. Check out my sharpening playlist. It’s a harbor freight one

[@John5.56]

You can do it on stones but it takes some getting used to, what I hear people recommend to get a convex is using a strop with sandpaper but I’ve never personally used that method. Also like he mentioned a sander with slack in the belt.

[@MB-jg4tr]

An old school leather strap strop with diamond compound paste works well for convex edge

[@shanecabbage2187]

I live in FL; stainless is on the important side for me. Any recommendations on which bargain metals should I be looking at when it comes to a daily fixed blade? Thank you, and God bless.

[@adods9824]

Sandvik. AUS8 or AUS10

[@shanecabbage2187]

@@adods9824 Thank you very much!

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Aus8 or 14c28n

[@shanecabbage2187]

@@peterbiltknifeguy Thank you for the recommendation

[@KnifeandTactical]

Very Nice 👍

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Thank you

[@Mark.sSenger]

My vg1 sharpens up way faster than 3v. For the price difference I like my vg1😊

[@alexyu6928]

When I stropped my knives they became dull. There must be something I did wrong.

[@jtallday31]

Stropping should be done on a lesser angle than you sharpen. If you do a 17° side on stone, you'd use an approx. 11° to strop.

[@MrT13]

Too much angle like he said 👆🏻and too much pressure. Honestly don’t even bother unless you’re working with under 6-7 degrees. Maybe even 5. You just roll it.

[@Kris_Stiletto]

Great Video. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Thank you

[@BeepTalford-nu8mm]

Changing the angle on one throws the results off.

[@Btc1ml]

So which one is better?

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

At holding an edge. The esee

[@Btc1ml]

@@peterbiltknifeguy huh esee. Which is better blade steel vg10 or cpm?

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

@@Btc1ml sorry. I didn’t look at the video. The 3v is better

[@QLAUZSIBEL]

Thanks for making clear your Test isn't valid form the start.I stoped watching.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

✌️

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

*a little soap, brush. Cleaning your nails doesn't hurt 😉*

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

@@user-ww4od4jl1f well I work for a living. So I’m not ashamed. Dirty hand make clean money

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

@@peterbiltknifeguy *I do the same; but after work I wash my hands thoroughly. That's how I was raised from childhood. I'm wondering whether to buy San Mai III version.*

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

@@user-ww4od4jl1f well the work I do that is my hands after watching

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

@@peterbiltknifeguy I'm considering Master Hunter San Mai III since I'm not a fan of stonewash. They're currently only "Made in Taiwan".

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

The San Mai is made in Japan