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<blockquote data-quote="ez bake" data-source="post: 2769387" data-attributes="member: 229"><p>Typically the more corrosion-resistant a steel is, the less abbrasion-resistant it is, so more rust-proof = less edge-retention (for the most part).</p><p></p><p>1095 is an old-school recipe high-carbon steel and very much not corrosion-resistant.</p><p></p><p>S30V, 154CM, CTS-XHP, etc. are semi-stainless tool steels with good edge-retention and decent corrosion-resistance.</p><p></p><p>H1, X-15, N680, etc. Are all designed for maximum corrosion-resistance but don't typically have the compisition to temper to what most folks would consider good edge-retention.</p><p></p><p>Look at the right size/shape for your needs and don't go too big unless you really need it. </p><p></p><p>Also consider budget - if its going to be used near deep water (with the possibility of dropping it in a lake/pond), then I wouldn't spend a lot.</p><p></p><p>I doubt you'll find a decent floating fixed-blade, so I'd almost abandon that requirement. </p><p></p><p>Mora makes decent stainless models with bright handles - I'd start there. Check out some of Spyderco's fixed-blade VG10 or H1 models if you really want rust-proof.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ez bake, post: 2769387, member: 229"] Typically the more corrosion-resistant a steel is, the less abbrasion-resistant it is, so more rust-proof = less edge-retention (for the most part). 1095 is an old-school recipe high-carbon steel and very much not corrosion-resistant. S30V, 154CM, CTS-XHP, etc. are semi-stainless tool steels with good edge-retention and decent corrosion-resistance. H1, X-15, N680, etc. Are all designed for maximum corrosion-resistance but don't typically have the compisition to temper to what most folks would consider good edge-retention. Look at the right size/shape for your needs and don't go too big unless you really need it. Also consider budget - if its going to be used near deep water (with the possibility of dropping it in a lake/pond), then I wouldn't spend a lot. I doubt you'll find a decent floating fixed-blade, so I'd almost abandon that requirement. Mora makes decent stainless models with bright handles - I'd start there. Check out some of Spyderco's fixed-blade VG10 or H1 models if you really want rust-proof. [/QUOTE]
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