The Biggest Knife MYTH People Still Believe- EXPOSED..

OUTDOORS55 September 26, 2025
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Are harder knives better or worst for edge stability and edge retention? I made two test Knives to find out what is better. Low HRC or Higher HRC for knife performance, toughness, strength, and edge retention. Best VALUE diamond sharpening stone⬇️ https://amzn.to/3IKoOLR Best Value Chefs knife⬇️ https://amzn.to/4nkslPX (Affiliated links⬇️⬆️ See full Disclosure below) Chefs Knife Video that started this⬇️ https://youtu.be/_EDjDkeeXwg A fixed angle system I recommend⬇️ https://amzn.to/3Wbn1n4 And Strop compound (I recommend anywhere from 1-6 micron. 1 micron if using a 3k+ stone, and 3-6 If using a 400-3k stone.⬇️ https://amzn.to/4eWczXG How to sharpen a knife in 5 minutes⬇️ https://youtu.be/pagPuiuA9cY —————————————— SOME OF MY Camera Equipment ⬇️ Camera https://amzn.to/3WboQjP Some (not all) of my close up lenses)⬇️ https://amzn.to/3zAoJ8I https://amzn.to/45Us8es Microphone ⬇️ https://amzn.to/45VydY2 Photos camera for close ups⬇️ https://amzn.to/3LfRZ7d These are Amazon affiliated links. As an amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ———————————————— Personal statement⬇️ As an affiliate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. I am free to link to anything I want. Recommendations, comments, and criticisms, are based on personal experience with products. I may, or may not, receive commissions / payments / sponsorships after the fact, and or videos are posted. I pride myself in honest reviews, and everything said in my reviews / videos is my opinion, based on my knowledge, and opinion, at the time. And with personal experience with the products or Services mentioned. All my reviews and videos are my opinions on the subjects discussed. Thanks Chapeters 00:00 What exactly is the Myth? And what are we testing? 01:50 Impact testing hard vs soft steel 02:31 Impact testing angled 02:48 Brass rod twist test 03:31 Edge retention testing HARD vs SOFT steel SURPRISING! 04:05 So is harder better? Sorta..But why are the edge retention results different? 05:01 The line we can’t find.. 05:37 The REAL solution to a damaged apex regardless of hardness! 06:20 Where does this MYTH come from anyway..I think I know, and its ridiculous.. 07:08 Nails vs hard knife 07:56 Disclaimer ----- Music form Epidemic Sound. A paid subscription Service.