The Ultimate Resource for Knife Enthusiasts

14C28N vs 8Cr13MoV: compare equal wear scores, different toughness and stainless care without relying on budget-steel labels.

S35VN vs M390: choose between more toughness and higher abrasive wear and corrosion ratings.

CPM CruWear vs S30V: choose between greater toughness and higher wear and corrosion ratings, with practical advice on knife care.

D2 vs MagnaCut: compare equal abrasive edge-retention ratings with the larger differences in toughness and rust care.

S35VN vs D2: understand why toughness and stainless corrosion resistance matter more than their equal wear score.

K390 vs M390: weigh K390’s wear and toughness advantages against M390’s stainless corrosion resistance.

M390 vs N690: compare abrasive wear, equal toughness scores and corrosion resistance before choosing your knife.

14C28N vs S35VN: weigh greater toughness and corrosion resistance against more abrasive edge retention.

154CM vs MagnaCut: compare the larger toughness and corrosion differences and the small abrasive-wear gap.

154CM vs S35VN: understand the toughness advantage and smaller wear and corrosion differences before choosing or replacing a knife.