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Best Small Survival knife

A survival knife is one of the must-have gear for serious survivalists. This tool will help you accomplish a ton of tasks like hunting, skinning game, building shelter, self-defense, spitting fire, cutting ropes, and so much more. But bigger isn’t always better when it comes to survival knives. Your state laws may prohibit larger survival knives. […]

Best 2×72 belt grinder for knife making

Are you wondering what is the best 2 x 72 belt grinder for your knife making needs? If yes, this guide is for you. The 2×72 belt grinding machines are considered ideal for professional knife makers. But they also serve entry-level knife makers reliably well. That said, buying a grinder is a sizeable investment and you […]

What is HAP40 steel? HAP-40 steel review:

HAP40 is Japanese steel usually found in high-end Japanese chef knives. However, Spyderco also started using this new steel to make some of their high-end pocket knives. If you’re eyeing a hap40 steel, you’re probably wondering what type of steel it is and what its pros and cons are. Before you buy that hap40 steel knife, […]

Is S30V a good knife steel?

On the market for a knife made with premium steel? If yes, you’re sure to close paths with CPM S30V steel knives. You’ll find this steel receiving overwhelming praises from knife enthusiasts all over. And you’ll probably start asking yourself all manner of questions like how special is S30V stainless steel? Is S30V the best […]

Is 5160 steel good for knives?

If you’re looking for a knife with 5160 steel, or simply considering this steel for knife making, but don’t much about it, this 5160 steel review is for you. Before you get this steel, you probably want to know everything about it. You’d ask yourself how strong is 5160 steel? Does 5160 steel hold an […]

Is A2 steel good for knives?

Are you planning to buy an A2 steel knife but you don’t have experience with this steel and know nothing about it? And you’re afraid that it might not meet your needs? If yes, this A2 steel review is for you. After pumping hours and hours into research about A2 steel, we have gained great insights […]

Is 1084 steel good for knives?

“If you’re new to knife making and looking for good knife steel to work with, get the 1084 steel. You won’t regret it!” You’ve probably come across this advice about 1084 steel. And you wonder just how good is 1084 steel is for knife making? This 1084 steel review will guide you through more intrinsic details […]

What is 425m steel?

Scanning through websites and forums but can’t find helpful information from experienced users about 425m steel knives? If yes, you’re not alone in this. Many other knife users are looking for information on how 425m steel holds up in terms of edge retention, ease of sharpening, toughness, and corrosion resistance. 425 high carbon steel is one […]

What is HRC for knives? What is the best Rockwell hardness for knife?

When looking for a new knife, you might have noticed the term Rockwell hardness (or its abbreviation “HRC” or “RC”) in different knife descriptions. This simply denotes the hardness of the steel used for the knife blade. Hardness is an important attribute that affects knife performance. This post will get deeper into everything you need to […]

Is CPM 20CV steel good for knives?

How does CPM 20CV knife steel perform? Is 20cv steel any good for edge retention and easy sharpening? What are 20CV steel pros and cons? Does it make good knives with great toughness? Will 20cv steel rust? How does it compare to top steels likes30v, m4 steel, Elmax, m390, etc.? If you have never used a […]

Is 52100 steel good for knives?

Are you eyeing a knife made with 52100 steel and wondering whether it’s a good steel for knives? If yes, we have compiled this in-depth 52100 steel review to school you on this steel— from its basics to its performance—to help you decide whether it qualifies as the perfect steel for your knife. This guide will […]

CPM 3V Steel Review: How good is CPM 3V steel?

If you’re reading this 3V steel review, you’re probably considering getting a knife with CPM 3V steel. But you’re concerned about how good this steel performs and whether it makes a knife that fits your needs and preferences. Just looking at what the knife enthusiasts have to say about this steel will tell you it’s one […]

80CrV2 Steel Review: How good is 80CrV2 steel?

If you haven’t had a personal experience with 80CrV2 carbon steel before, whether you’re a bladesmith or just a knife user, we have prepared this 80CrV2 steel review for you. Like many other users new to this steel, you might be desperately looking for info on how strong the 80CrV2 steel is, how easy it is […]

What Is LC200N Steel? LC200N/Z-Finit Knife Steel Review

LC200N steel is one of the top steels used for manufacturing knives today. Spyderco has a bunch of knives powered by this steel. If you just came across LC200N/Z FiNit knife steel and it sounds completely new to you, this in-depth LC200N guide will enlighten you on what kind of steel it is and how […]

How Good Is S90V Steel?

Super steels. This term gives true knife enthusiasts chills. Considered the crème de la crème, the holy grail, (name it!) of the blade steels world, these steels have a superpower—which is holding an edge for stupidly longer than all the other steels, even with regular, heavy-duty use. And CPM S90V is one such steel. It shares […]

Is M390 A Good Knife Steel?

M390 is one of the hottest steel blades in the knife making industry today. M390 is also one of the super steels—a class of steels that hold their sharpness “forever” and are almost impossible to dull. For a novice who has never had the honor of using a super steel knife, or simply m390 steel knife, […]

Sandvik 12c27 Stainless Steel Review

12c27 is one of the most discussed blade steels on the web. This steel is so popular that it enjoys a huge stake in the knives sold in the united states. As a knife user with no experience with a 12C27 steel knife, you might be burning to know why this steel has so much […]

Is M2 Steel Good For Knives?

If you’re looking for more information about how practical M2 steel is for making knives, you’ve come to the right place. With no prior experience using m2 tool steel, you can find it challenging to decide whether to trust it to make you a good knife that fits your needs and requirements. The following post walks […]

How To Spray Paint Brass? A Step by Step Guide

Do you have a brass item in your house that you want to give a new, eye-catching appeal? Well, spray painting is one surefire method you can trust to breathe new life to that brass object lying around your house. However, when you are spray painting brass items, its slick, smooth surface can pose a […]

What is CTS XHP steel? How good is CTS-XHP steel?

The dream of every knife user is to get blade steel with a great all-around performance. And you can’t think of good steels without the American steels coming to mind. The CTS-XHP stainless steel from Carpenter is one such American steel used in a variety of high-end knives. But before you pick a cts xhp steel […]

Is 420 stainless steel good for knives?

Buying a knife with blade steel you know nothing about is just the same as picking a knife blindfolded. You don’t know what your hand lands on and whether it will satisfy your personal standards and expectations. Before you buy that 420 stainless steel knife, be sure to read through our in-depth 420 steel review to […]

What is CruWear steel?

The pain is real when you want to know about blade steel but can’t get any good information. You scan through steel forums, blogs for hours and get loads of opinions about the steel from knife users who don’t seem to agree on everything. The same case applies to Cruwear steel. It has countless opinions from […]

How good is 4034 steel?

If you’re new to the knife world, or simply less knowledgeable about blade steels, and you come across a 4034 stainless steel with a good price point, you’ll instantly get curious about this steel grade and want to know more about its performance. If that’s what you’re going through right now, we have done lots of […]

How good is AEB L Steel?

Are you planning to use AEB-L steel to make a knife but feel that you first need to know more about this steel? If yes, the following AEB-L steel review is for you. We have collected opinions of knife steel experts and knife makers, distilled it, and coupled it with our own research about this […]

What is ZDP-189 steel?

ZDP-189 is Japanese steel boasting extreme hardness and superior edge holding capabilities. And Spyderco is one of the top brands making efforts to introduce this steel to the US soil. If you’re looking at a knife from Spyderco featuring this steel and asking yourself if it’s a good investment, you should read this ZDP-189 steel […]

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