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Why would the clamping force with a two bolt be any higher than an aluminium stem? Perhaps that's not what you were inferring. Not sure I'd describe them the Sim Works (Nitto) stem as having 'sharp edges' either. In fact, they're positively smooth.
@youramericanlover - what do you mean by 'cancel it out'?
JB
Maybe this is balls but I'm never quite sure about steel stems on carbon steerers given torque requirements. I guess you'd be ok with the dual bolt on the Nitto but not sure how comfortable I'd be with a single bolt steerer clamp at low torque settings. From recent experience it doesn't take much over 4nm to pinch carbon, especially with the sharper edges on steel stems.