Cut Test Updates: Miguron, Spyderco & TwoSun - DC53, M390, CPM-M4 & AUS-10 Steels
Published: 2 years ago
TL:DW
Miguron Velona in DC53: 800
TwoSun TS303 in M390: 2760!
Spyderco Native 5 LW in CPM-M4: 990
TwoSun TS386 in AUS-10: 500
TwoSun TS162 in CPM-S90V: 1000 (still cutting)
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As always:
These cut tests are performed by cutting through 3/8" (9.53mm) twisted sisal rope onto a poly cutting board until the portion of the blade utilized catches when trying to slice through standard paper.
Everyone cuts differently. I tend to use more down+forward force while using a pinch grip on the knife as that is what's comfortable for me when cutting directly down onto a hard surface. Think of it as using a chef's knife, where the downward pressure is applied via your index finger. This acts more like a guillotine or paper cutter.
The "Saber Grip" is the more commonly used grip for pocket knives (thumb resting on top of the spine or handle). This lends itself to more sawing motions to conserve downward pressure. In this case, the sawing motion has the potential to dull the blade quicker by increased abrasion.
As stated above: "Everyone cuts differently."
Miguron Velona in DC53: 800
TwoSun TS303 in M390: 2760!
Spyderco Native 5 LW in CPM-M4: 990
TwoSun TS386 in AUS-10: 500
TwoSun TS162 in CPM-S90V: 1000 (still cutting)
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As always:
These cut tests are performed by cutting through 3/8" (9.53mm) twisted sisal rope onto a poly cutting board until the portion of the blade utilized catches when trying to slice through standard paper.
Everyone cuts differently. I tend to use more down+forward force while using a pinch grip on the knife as that is what's comfortable for me when cutting directly down onto a hard surface. Think of it as using a chef's knife, where the downward pressure is applied via your index finger. This acts more like a guillotine or paper cutter.
The "Saber Grip" is the more commonly used grip for pocket knives (thumb resting on top of the spine or handle). This lends itself to more sawing motions to conserve downward pressure. In this case, the sawing motion has the potential to dull the blade quicker by increased abrasion.
As stated above: "Everyone cuts differently."