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⇔ Manufacturer ⇔ Model ⇔ Blade Length ⇔ Thickness ⇔ Steel ⇔ Hardness ⇔ Recommended Angle ⇔ Recommended Finish ⇔ Depth ⇔ Alignment⇔ Intent
Benchmade Mini-Griptilian - Doug Ritter 2.88 .1 S30V 62 22 1600 Ceramic Bottom A.5
 
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Gerber Freeman Drop Point 3.5" .134" S30V 56-58RHC 20 3.5um Bottom A.5 Field Dressing, Skinning
 
Authors Comments:This is a stout knife but doesn't hold an edge like I'd expect from the steel. I initially tried it at 17 degrees but had to go back to 20 to get it to last for an elk or two.
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Strider GW/AR152 8" .250 S30V unknown 25 3.5 micron Bottom C OCONUS deployment
 
Authors Comments:I'll check the hardness when I see the knife again
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Spyderco Native 3 1/16" 1/8" S30V 59-60 HRC 18 deg. Micro Fine Fine Top A 3/4 EDC
 
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Buck Vantage Pro 3.25" 0.120" S30V 59 18 1k diamond, with strops for touch up Top B EDC
 
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Benchmade 940 3.4 0.12 S30V 58-60 15 10k chosera, 0.5 strop Top B.5 (thumb studs) EDC
 
Authors Comments:Aligned thumb studs to vice, about B.5. See photos in URL.
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Zero Tolerance zt0350 3 1/4 .121 S30V Unk 20 deg. MicroFine-Fine Bottom B EDC
 
Authors Comments:MicroFine finish after 600g diamond stone
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Zero Tolerance 0700 3.375" Unknown S30V Unknown 14.5 As Measured (15 Degree Slot) 3u Balsa 1u 3M PSA Tape (200 Passes Each) Top B.0 EDC / Boxes / Paper
 
Authors Comments:Tape thumb studs because stones may rub them. S30V is some hard steel!. Great Tanto Shape. My Favorite Blade!
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14.5 EDC / Paper / Boxes with Mirror Bevel

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Benchmade 940 3.4 ? S30V 58-60 17 Chosera 10K Bottom B 0.25 ?
 
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Kershaw Blur 4 ? S30V 58-60 10 Ceramic 1600 Bottom B .
 
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