Thoughts on the PM2 in s45vn after a couple months

A couple months of daily use with the PM2 s45vn and how it held up. I blow the edge up with a digital microscope so we can see what it looks like.

[@adammcguinness9950]

That edge is beautiful. I managed to get a mirror edge on a knife with N690, not quite as nice as yours. I really like it. I just put a deposit on a S45V PM2. I have a Manix XL and YoJumbo, I love them. Spyderco make great knives.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

Awesome man. Thank you for the feedback and support

[@RyanLovesReds]

Spyderco are excellent knives, just got my first one. Love this company, need me a pm2 as well. Have the manix in s30v with the g10 and it’s amazing.

[@mikegreen2214]

Holy smokes, that’s some impressive work there on the mirror polish. Nice to see it close up on the digital microscope.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

Thank you 🙏

[@Sharpbevel]

Nice informative video. Thanks for posting.

[@BladeWalker77]

Hi from Italy, I found this video looking for reviews of the pm2, and this is a good one, thank you. I have the Manix 2, Endura 4 and pacific salt 2. I love Spyderco knives, I have to get one of these.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

Thanks. The standard PM2 is now using s45vn for their regular production

[@facetiousmonkey5322]

For many, the PM2 is their favourite knife... For some, it's the only knife

[@Apex_grind562]

As a collector there is no way a PM2 could be the only 1. As a first responder, no way it could be that 1. Slices with a great geometry. But ergos and thin tip make it extremely weak. Love all knives . But all have their downside.

[@TMthumper]

What about the Manix 2 XL?

[@facetiousmonkey5322]

@@Apex_grind562 For some. You are not that someone. And thank you for your service!

[@facetiousmonkey5322]

@@TMthumper I have the Manix nonXL, I have small hands. Prefer the PM2, but that's me.

[@stanreedy2686]

love my PM2

[@jordy703]

Just ordered a PM2 in this steel and you made me happy 😃

[@GunnysSharptalk]

I really like the steel

[@jordy703]

@@GunnysSharptalk is it a strong tip? Look a bit fragile.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

@@jordy703 I wouldn’t pry with a PM2. They’re made to slice. You will break the tip if you use it as a screwdriver or pry bar

[@jordy703]

@@GunnysSharptalk thanks for the “tip” 😉. Just got it and wow what an amazing knife! Flawless and scary sharp..

[@krazykat64]

I got the Para 3 in this steel a while back and I don’t do quite as much hard use at work as you do, but my experience has been similar. It’s held up well with minimal maintenance. Very pleased with it so far.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

John Montgomery it really has held up better than I expected. Takes a great edges

[@krazykat64]

Gunny’s Sharp talk Yes sir. Like you were saying just hit it with a strop every week or two and you’re good to go.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

John Montgomery yes. It really does feel a lot like Elmax in sharpening and use.

[@krazykat64]

Gunny’s Sharp talk That I can’t really speak to as I only have one knife in Elmax (an Ultratech I don’t often carry) but I can say I don’t find it much more difficult to maintain than something like LC200N. So far my only complaint about the knife is it’s pretty rough on the pockets so I’m thinking about swapping the scales out for some micarta.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

John Montgomery I wear 5.11 pants to work a lot. The scales haven’t been an issue with my pockets. And I have wet hands a lot so I kinda like the scales for me.

[@allthingsknives]

I love S45vn I put it in my top 5 edc steels video. Great job on the video

[@GunnysSharptalk]

Thank you

[@BaddogBlades]

Good job

[@ryanh6378]

@9:05 I was positive you said "Pets" at first. Was thinking, well that's a new one on me!

[@GunnysSharptalk]

😂

[@fenderman570]

I've got a PM2 and I put a drop of oil in the pivot to help make it smoother and that got rid of the lock sticking.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

I had that with a couple PM2’s. Thanks for the feedback!

[@paulmills426]

What does spyderco claim on the Rockwell hardness of k390, s110v and s45vn? Thanks, Paul.

[@davidlarue2492]

When you finish with the venev 1200 what micron strop do you start with after?

[@GunnysSharptalk]

I personally go to 1 micron next

[@John-xk7uo]

Man that magnifier is awesome what set up is that? Thanks

[@GunnysSharptalk]

Just a cheap one off of Amazon

[@MrJohnny333]

Which knife steel do you like more S45VN or S35VN?

[@GunnysSharptalk]

I prefer s45vn hands down. Better edge retention, better polish just like it better all the way around

[@theblueblurb5270]

Which pm2 steel has been your favorite so far? Great video btw

[@GunnysSharptalk]

The K390. It’s edge holding is excellent and at this HRC it has proved to be much tougher than I expected. I love this steel. And the action on this one has been perfect from the start.

[@theblueblurb5270]

Gunny’s Sharp talk greatly appreciate the response. I’m hunting for a one keeper pm2 and you just gave me the one :) thank you! Also I’m subscribed, great content 👍

[@GunnysSharptalk]

Robert JS thanks. Just know it will patina/rust. I use EDCi on mine. I have only gotten a couple small spots so far.

[@theblueblurb5270]

Gunny’s Sharp talk i have some edci! Have you tried the Maxamet or 10V models?

[@capolot]

@@theblueblurb5270 my maxamet has been excellent so far. The only issue is mine does have a very little bit of lock stick. It’s no big deal though

[@ricksmith7232]

Why did you swap the S45VN for the 20CV? Isn’t the 20CV still the superior steel?

[@GunnysSharptalk]

S45vn is a little tougher. The 20cv has a little better edge retention. I didn’t swap permanently. I rotate knives.

[@jesusofamerica]

I have come to understand the s30v and the s45vn are the blades to have all the way around. I was gonna get s90v and s110v though I've heard too much about chiping.. what's the point of a knife especially at for 200plus and American if I can't wedge a can.. a can. Saying you spent more money and knowing you got the best are 2 different people.

[@patrickbledsoe2176]

I've only recently started to learn about different steels and spend more than $70 on a knife still limited in experience, s35 and s30 but my s30 Learherman charge holds better edge than my s30 Bugout, and my s35 civivi does better than both granted the blade shapes of the s35 is different than both my s30 which are kinda similar.

[@donkey6983]

Is that a flytanium carbon fiber scale or another brand?

[@GunnysSharptalk]

This was a Sprint run

[@omarbradley1326]

Sir is pm2 in s45vn better than the pm2 in 20cv?

[@GunnysSharptalk]

No. They’re different. I would usually prefer 20cv, but I would carry s45vn and feel it’s closer to Elmax than 20cv. I like s45vn better than I expected to.

[@omarbradley1326]

​@@GunnysSharptalk last question sir..is s45vn holds edge that good? I never had premium knife steel my only knife is baby banter.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

@@omarbradley1326 yes, it holds a great edge

[@GunnysSharptalk]

@@omarbradley1326 it definitely golds a nice edge

[@user-fj5kk3xd4p]

Dear Gunny’s Sharp talk I also go camping as a hobby, so bring a knife We are here. Since it may be polished with a whetstone, a digital microscope I think it is necessary. The microscope used in the video is Please tell me the manufacturer name and model.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

It doesn’t say on it. It was just a cheap like $70 one off of Amazon. A 200x microscope

[@user-fj5kk3xd4p]

@@GunnysSharptalk 　Thank you for contacting us as soon as possible. It was purchased on Amazon and has a magnification of 200 times. It was helpful.　Kobayashi

[@user-fj5kk3xd4p]

@Gunny’s Sharp talk Was this digital microscope the product you were looking for? Is the image clear and easy to see?

[@GunnysSharptalk]

@@user-fj5kk3xd4p yes the image isn’t bad at all. Dino- Lite makes really good ones though

[@user-fj5kk3xd4p]

@@GunnysSharptalk 　Thank you for your contact.　Please make a fun video. I will support you from Japan

[@jzombie82]

Your job sounds like Walter White.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

😂

[@undertow2142]

Have you tried that new Magnacut. It’s voodoo steel.

[@GunnysSharptalk]

I have. I really like Magnacut a lot

[@knifeaddict_2133]

Is it better than elmax????

[@GunnysSharptalk]

Kristoffer Dela Cruz I don’t know about better, but it reminds me a lot of Elmax.

[@johnkeitcgau4511]

By better if you mean edge retention you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference probably if you had two unmarked blades, this steel has a finer grained structure than Elmax so it should be a tad tougher in day-to-day applications

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

@@johnkeitcgau4511 My 2 most used knives in the last 6 or so months are Elmax (custom) and s45vn (CRK) and the Elmax definitely has noticeably better edge retention. Ive never used production Elmax (first world problems...) but I could imagine the custom HT protocol contributing to my experience. Either way, s45vn sharpens a hell of a lot easier and strops back better so I'd choose it over Elmax 90% of the time.

[@AndersonBodybuilder]

howw

[@8thsinner]

Your hands look awful shaky in this, is that normal for you?

[@GunnysSharptalk]

Yes sometimes it is. I have a medical condition. Is that a problem for you?

[@8thsinner]

@@GunnysSharptalk Just curious, never noticed it before

[@GunnysSharptalk]

It’s hereditary sometimes it’s worse than others. Especially if my blood pressure is high at the time.

[@8thsinner]

@@GunnysSharptalk I see.

[@fireonhigh100]

@@GunnysSharptalk 8th is a demoncrat dick sucker

[@David-jr7rz]

Damn I think I'll just stay with the budget models. Too much more to life than to be over concerned about knife blade steel.

[@theprofiler8531]

Hey get to the point all the unnecessary yapping is frustrating. Love the microscope.

[@underskillednunderpaid]

Hey, eat batteries, love the profile picture