Tag: Edge Retention

Edge Retention & Ease of Sharpening: What’s the Difference?

Jacob Miller on August 31, 2026, in Knife Knowledge, Learn
Tags: Edge Retention, Sharpening

Are Edge Retention & Ease of Sharpening the Same? What’s the difference between edge retention and ease of sharpening, you ask? First off, it’s a good question! If you’re familiar with our Knife Steel Guide, you’ll know the four aspects we use to rate each steel: After perusing the various rankings, you may have noticed...