VIDEO: SOG Team Leader IN Duratech 20CV Cutting Test - CardboCutting Test - Cardboard

[jankerson]

The Duratech 20CV steel did extremely well. :)

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[DanOh]

Jankerson--that's a good video--thanks--I bought a Team Leader when they first came out--mine is
a 440c version, plain edge--plain spine--I really like that knife. I'm not the best knife sharpener around but I can keep a decent edge on that knife with just the stones and rods I have. It's a good
small knife with a perfect blade shape for me and my needs.

[jankerson]

Thanks Man

[The Tourist]

Jankerson, I see you polish your edges similar to the manner that I. Most times I leave the bevel degree at the same angle it came from the factory.

Did you ever inspect a knife before your polishing that you thought was a very good alloy--and hence one that you would recommend to members here--but felt that the edge had to be refined?

The reason I ask is that I have sold three or four knives "out of my pocket." When I remind people that the knife is probably marred in some way, a few refer to my EDC as 'being repaired.' That is, the pivot has been adjusted and oiled, the pocket clips tightened, the edge has been modified to a uniform profile on both sides and then polished.

In other words, if that client had to buy the same knife right out of the box, he probably would not have made the purchase.

Clearly, your knives are better due to your care. I respect this, and think a reseller should do Q/C. But not everyone cares as much as you do.

[jankerson]

Jankerson, I see you polish your edges similar to the manner that I. Most times I leave the bevel degree at the same angle it came from the factory.

Did you ever inspect a knife before your polishing that you thought was a very good alloy--and hence one that you would recommend to members here--but felt that the edge had to be refined?

The reason I ask is that I have sold three or four knives "out of my pocket." When I remind people that the knife is probably marred in some way, a few refer to my EDC as 'being repaired.' That is, the pivot has been adjusted and oiled, the pocket clips tightened, the edge has been modified to a uniform profile on both sides and then polished.

In other words, if that client had to buy the same knife right out of the box, he probably would not have made the purchase.

Clearly, your knives are better due to your care. I respect this, and think a reseller should do Q/C. But not everyone cares as much as you do.


I always do that. :)

It's not mine and the factory edge grind just plain sucked so I had a lot of work to do to get it right. That Duratech 20CV ain't no joke either I can tell you that, it's tough steel.

[The Tourist]

I understand, I do the same. I'm a 'little guy' reseller. I answer my own phone, collect my own money, do my own customer service. But then, I'm small enough to be able to do this.

My buddy in Wyoming also bought a Spyderco Mule in CPM-M4. The first thing he did was to re-profile it and then polish it. He did very few cuts when the knife was new.

My wife says I'm a good husband. She also uses the phrase, "He is now." Her comment comes after 43 years of 'polishing me.';)

BTW, I like your tests, and I look forward to each.

[jankerson]

I understand, I do the same. I'm a 'little guy' reseller. I answer my own phone, collect my own money, do my own customer service. But then, I'm small enough to be able to do this.

My buddy in Wyoming also bought a Spyderco Mule in CPM-M4. The first thing he did was to re-profile it and then polish it. He did very few cuts when the knife was new.

My wife says I'm a good husband. She also uses the phrase, "He is now." Her comment comes after 43 years of 'polishing me.';)

BTW, I like your tests, and I look forward to each.

Thanks man. :D :thumb: