Dec 8, 1999 · I know several of the knives I have bought recently have this steel and 204P steel. Reate and Les George. I was wondering what you all like about this steel? It seems to hold a …

Oct 17, 2016 · Like real steel owns two suns or something that is known to make clones so would they be concerned about their reputation and steel quality with the parent brand name real …

Feb 21, 2015 · I believe their M390 is 60-62. I understand tool steels will generally be tougher (I know 154CM isn't tool steel), and that toughness depends on blade shape, edge geometry, …

Jan 22, 2011 · Seems like almost all production and custom makers are all in on m390. But are they all the same? Common sense would say that there has to be differences. I'm sure all …

Dec 17, 2010 · M390 is said to have slightly better edge holding than M4, and is stainless on top of that. Hardness is said to be Rc 60-62, but I feel it's closer to Rc 60-61 unless it's custom …

Feb 1, 2018 · Microtech announced their exclusive formula of M390 at SHOT Show this year, and they've been slowly introducing knives with the steel throughout the year. I haven't seen many …

Oct 15, 1998 · OK, I have a Gayle Bradley 2 with M4 steel. That stuff really holds an edge. I've been wanting to try a Knife with M390 for quite some time. What's your recommendation for a …

Dec 1, 2015 · Hello, I have been carrying my benchmade 940-1 with cpm-20cv steel for close to a month now and I am very impressed with this steel. I have been carrying both this knife and …

Jan 23, 2011 · M390 is a High Carbide steel and is pretty complicated in it's forming of the carbides and the HT and tempering process so a one needs a good HT that really knows what …

Jan 8, 2017 · Is the m390 really worth the extra money or will N690 be perfectly fine? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk