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 INFI vs. SR101?
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So whats the major differences between INFI and SR101?
Stainlessness? Edgeholding? Ease of sharpening? Etc.?
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 Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 03:24 PM
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Edge holding is very close - I might even give the advantage there to SR101, at least for normal, non-abusive use.
INFI is tougher and has much better stain resistance. It also maintains its toughness at higher hardness values. In order to get a similar level of flexibility while keeping good edge retention, SR101 must be differentially hardened, while INFI can be through-hardened and retain amazing toughness and edge retention.
In my experience, SR-101 is a BIT more likely to chip, where INFI tends to roll, meaning INFI can often be fixed with a steeling and stropping, removing very little steel, while edge damage on SR-101 will require sharpening it out and removing steel.
For MOST practical uses, there is very little difference between the two, apart from stain resistance. The only time you'll REALLY notice a difference is if you're chopping concrete blocks or prying the doors off a Jeep.
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Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 03:32 PM
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The only time you'll REALLY notice a difference is if you're chopping concrete blocks or prying the doors off a Jeep. Something that comes up often in my life <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Err ok, maybe not so often.. Seriously, thanks for your explanation MM.
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08/05/09 03:38 PM
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Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 03:45 PM
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MM forgot one small item . . . PRICE!!! INFI costs a whole lot more than SR101 does. Why does it cost more Bruce <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
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Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 03:47 PM
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Cuz it's better. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 04:04 PM
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Cuz it's better. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> And better looking <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />
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Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 04:09 PM
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Aren't we (dogs) saving money on the handles as well?
I understand a slab of INFI is more expensive but there has to be a pretty good margin due to the cost difference of Res C and Micarta.
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Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 04:16 PM
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I'm not sure about INFI, but I've seen SR 101 chip and break. There both great steels and will do more than what is asked of them.
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Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 04:18 PM
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Has Noss put both to the test? I know he has tested Infi and SR-77 but I'm not sure about SR-101...?
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08/05/09 04:20 PM
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Re: INFI vs. SR101?
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08/05/09 04:38 PM
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Clint broke the tip of his M9... but that was taken care of.
I also heard there was an issue with flaws in some DFLE's, but I could be mistaken.
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