Just wondering if anyone might have some experience with this.

So I'v had my eye on a Del Tin Schiavona for awhile now. I'v never gotten anything from Del Tin before, though I am aware that they have a pretty decent reputation for quality as far as historical accuracy goes. I'v notice that all of their blades are made out of chrome vanadium steel, which I know is used as a high-end tool steel. Their blades also come unsharpened.

Would anyone like to tell me about their experience using a sharpened Del Tin blade for cutting? How does a sharpened chrome vanadium steel blade hold up? Would love to hear your stories.

Thanks!

If you do a search for 'vanadium' you will find a number of existing threads on this topic.