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Testing the Edge Retention of 48 Knife Steels - Knife Steel Nerds
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I tested the edge retention of 48 knife steels using the same knife design and sharpening. Which steels cut the longest? Which are the most balanced?
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Testing the Edge Retention of 48 Knife Steels - Knife Steel Nerds
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Testing the Edge Retention of 48 Knife Steels - Knife Steel Nerds
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Testing the Edge Retention of 48 Knife Steels - Knife Steel Nerds
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Testing the Edge Retention of 48 Knife Steels - Knife Steel Nerds
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