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Aerows

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4. I use a bigger blade

Reply to Scuba (Reply #3)

Thu Jul 3, 2014, 08:05 PM

Jul 2014

and what attracted me to the ceramics is the lighter weight. There are plenty of 440 steel options that suit my needs, but I was just wondering if anyone had used a ceramic and can tell me about their cutting capabilities. A major plus for me is that it is anti-conductive.

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Ceramic Pocket knives [View all] Aerows Jul 2014 OP

Those are some 'mixed' reviews there. Ceramic knives tend to be a bit brittle. n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2014 #1

That's what concerns me Aerows Jul 2014 #2

Nothing beats an Old Timer ... Scuba Jul 2014 #3

I use a bigger blade Aerows Jul 2014 #4

PS Schrade makes a great looking ceramic knife Aerows Jul 2014 #5

If you mostly need a blade for cutting boxes, Jenoch Jul 2014 #6

I prefer steel, and this steel in particular: appal_jack Aug 2014 #7

If it's not "mission critical" sure, but if you're relying on it, steel all the way. sir pball Nov 2014 #8

They are okay as long as you don't need to sharpen them helpmetohelpyou Nov 2014 #9

What is a paper wheel? Aerows Nov 2014 #10

There's a bunch of stuff now on google and youtube of it helpmetohelpyou Nov 2014 #11

Beg to differ, for steel at least nothing beats a water stone. sir pball Dec 2014 #12