Videos tagged with CTS XHP

This video explores whether Microtech knives are worth the investment, categorizing potential buyers into 'forum people' (aesthetics), 'function people' (utility), 'collectors', and 'flexors'. It highlights Microtech's premium build quality, excellent edge retention with steels like LMAX and CTS XHP, and the wide variety of models available for collectors. However, it cautions that frequent use as a box cutter can lead to sluggish deployment due to tape residue, requiring maintenance. For aesthetic buyers, color fading on frequently carried knives is noted.

This video features a round table discussion at Spyderco, showcasing new knife models and discussing blade steels. Key models highlighted include the Bradley Bouy with PSF27 steel, Ed Shimp's American Ethnic buoy-style folder, Phil Wilson's South Fork fixed blade in CPM S90V, and various Spyderco production folders like the Southern Flipper, Rubicon, and Tatanka. The conversation delves into the metallurgy of modern steels like CPM and PSF27, the design philosophies behind different knife features such as blade rake and handle ergonomics, and the evolution of knife manufacturing and materials.