Edge Retention/Rolling Test Stand

[Mark Reich]

I have never been able to read Bladeforum's sharpening discussion. I banned myself very many years ago.

I read the whole thread very carefully. It not only reminded me why I banned myself, it reinforced the decision. 

I have 3 Benchmade 710s in M390, because 710s are my favorite inexpensive folders, and M390 is the best steel available. It's modern and expensive, and that's exactly how it performs. 

Obviously, any edge can role, but in my experience M390 is not prone to rolling, it's the opposite- chippy. Even Benchmade's.

This is the first one I acquired. I reprofiled it to about 9°/side and polished it (EdgePro), just to prove that it was possible, which was insane, especially with the recurve. It was an accomplishment I won't repeat. 

Although it did measure BESS 14 on the KN100 with plastic nuts...

Mr. KG, I will be absolutely delighted to read your pronouncements regarding the "super steels".