Originally Posted by mtnman1
Originally Posted by jeffbird

S110V is harder to sharpen than the K294, comparable to sharpening S30V, but not as hard to sharpen as 154CM.


You found S110V comparable to S30V and easier to sharpen than 154CM?


Yes, the Wilson in S110V is comparable to the Ingrams in S30V for ease/difficulty of sharpening, but far better for edge retention.

The 154CM knives I have always strike me as harder to sharpen than Wilson S110V, Ingram S30V, or Hinderer in S35VN. It is on some Benchmade knives and an older custom drop point made by George Walker. The older Walker drop point is extremely hard and takes some real work to sharpen even with diamond stones. It will take a very nice edge though with some work.

Ease/difficulty of sharpening is a function of the steel, heat treat, and blade geometry. Phil Wilson's blades are very thin, which aids in ease of sharpening.

Originally Posted by huntsman22
Originally Posted by jeffbird

For comparison, his 10v has shown edge retention 10x longer than Dozier D2 in testing.


Sweet!!!!! A knife that NEVER needs sharpening. 10x, huh?


Yes, see the link. The Phil Wilson in 10V went 2400 cuts on the rope vs. 220 for the Dozier D2. And in real use, it is very noticeable and nice not to have the knife dull in the middle of things.