WhichwaydidheGoCTS-XHP is excellent steel and the heat treat that Cold Steel utilizes with their CTS-XHP is really well done. It will take a very sharp and fine edge and is very durable to boot. Take a look on Youtube as there are various performance and test videos available.
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O.C.
WhichwaydidheGoCTS-XHP is an excellent Steel. (Cold Steel is phasing it out due to lack of supply:( Many knife guys love this Steel (me included) and were disappointed CS is changing to S35vn on its more premium models.
S35vn is a fine steel but xhp is better. Takes that razor sharp edge that tool Steels like D2 and M4 take. Holds it for longer than most. Bordering on s90v for edge retention AND it’s not that hard to sharpen. AND CS heat treat is excellent
So get it while you can Or ’make do’ with S35vn....
WhichwaydidheGoCan’t comment on the ergos but there will be YouTube reviews of this knife. Cold Steel normally makes comfortable But usually large handles for their knive. (I have 5 models and the ergos are excellent on all).
I'm sure it isn't but this knife looks uncomfortable to hold
-Regards O.C.