Video: Spyderco Mule M4 Cutting test - Cardboard

[jankerson]

Another video in my cutting test series. :)

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[The Tourist]

My clients are either chefs or folder guys. A friend in Wyoming also get a Spyderco Mule in M-4 and reports good things.

I was thinking about getting a Gayle Bradley Carbon Fiber model in CPM-M4. Blue Ridge hits me for 107 bucks for the thing. Some S30V models cost that much. I do think that Spyderco has their MSRP a tad high on this model, unless that price is a marketing ploy.

[jankerson]

Not sure about the price thing.

[The Tourist]

Not sure about the price thing.

The price is the price.

In your experience, would a folder made from CPM-M4 be worth seeking when lots of CPM alloys with fine-grained modern steels are also being made? I understand that M4 has great abrasion resistance and edge retention, but I'm thinking of a guy with day-to-day needs for a reliable jackknife.

[jankerson]

The price is the price.

In your experience, would a folder made from CPM-M4 be worth seeking when lots of CPM alloys with fine-grained modern steels are also being made? I understand that M4 has great abrasion resistance and edge retention, but I'm thinking of a guy with day-to-day needs for a reliable jackknife.

I think so, it's great steel. :)

I just tested another Mule in CPM S35VN this morning that did even better. :thumb:

Video will be up later today.

[The Tourist]

Thanks for the response, guy. I'll look forward to your video.

BTW, I did like the way you included a piece of paper after the cardboard test. I do keep a few feet of that credit card receipt paper around to test Japanese kitchen cutlery. That style of paper is difficult to cleanly slice with a degraded edge.

I would classify my own need for a knife as "light duty." And while we get a lot of UPS boxes due to my job, my EDCs must also slice the delicate stuff.

I think your addition of that piece of paper was an excellent visual! Good scoop.

[jankerson]

Thanks for the response, guy. I'll look forward to your video.

BTW, I did like the way you included a piece of paper after the cardboard test. I do keep a few feet of that credit card receipt paper around to test Japanese kitchen cutlery. That style of paper is difficult to cleanly slice with a degraded edge.

I would classify my own need for a knife as "light duty." And while we get a lot of UPS boxes due to my job, my EDCs must also slice the delicate stuff.

I think your addition of that piece of paper was an excellent visual! Good scoop.

Thanks man. :)

Sofar VG-1, Duratech 20V, CPM S35VN and M4 are the top dogs, all of them beat S30V easy. :thumb:

With any of those you could cut cardboard all freaking day long and it would still be sharp at the end of the day. :rockon:

[The Tourist]

Based on your comments, your use of the stone and the tests you do, I have invited my friend "Locutus" to this forum. I think he'll enjoy your tests and banter.

He also has a Spyderco Mule of CPM-M4, including a folder. He has my former Strider AR which accompanies him to the back parts of Wyoming. I consider his insights of great value. His tests strike me as "real world."

He's retired military and an ex-cop. For some reason, I think you'll like him, he has your same ideas on alloys. I know I like your videos!

I know nothing about S35VN. For me your video on this will be a great tutorial.

[jankerson]

Based on your comments, your use of the stone and the tests you do, I have invited my friend "Locutus" to this forum. I think he'll enjoy your tests and banter.

He also has a Spyderco Mule of CPM-M4, including a folder. He has my former Strider AR which accompanies him to the back parts of Wyoming. I consider his insights of great value. His tests strike me as "real world."

He's retired military and an ex-cop. For some reason, I think you'll like him, he has your same ideas on alloys. I know I like your videos!

I know nothing about S35VN. For me your video on this will be a great tutorial.

Look forward to it. :D

CPM S35VN is extremely easy to sharpen like AUS8 so I was a little worried about how it would hold an edge. It did just a little better than M4 and about the same as Duratech 20CV, I was very impressed. :thumb::rockon: