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 […]
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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 […]
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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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You’ve probably heard it a million times…that the steel used to make a blade directly influences the knife performance. If you’re planning to buy an s35vn steel knife, we strongly advise you to first read our complete s35vn steel review below to gain more insights into what this steel is all about and whether it […]
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You’re looking at a knife with good reviews and features. And it features a blade made from D2 steel. Because you’re no metallurgist or you simply haven’t had any personal experience with kind of steel before, you start wondering if it’s any good for your knife blade. The truth about D2 is it’s one of the […]
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So you just ran across a 440A stainless steel knife and you feel it could be a potential choice for you. But you haven’t used this steel before and not sure it will meet your needs. You’re wondering how strong is 440 stainless steel, how is its edge retention, corrosion resistance, and if it can […]
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Before tossing the knives into your shopping cart, checking out the budget and selecting the right item for you can be a lot more difficult than we think it is. The answer is very simple: the best Chef’s knives can be used for multi purposes, from mincing to the chopping of food nice and easy. That […]
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“I am planning to make a knife in O1 tool steel but I’m getting curious as to whether it is really a good knife steel…I’m wondering how easy it is work with, how well it holds an edge, resists chipping and breaking, its ease of sharpening, and how it performs in other key areas.” If that […]
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Having a hard time deciding whether CTS BD1 is a good steel for knife making? If yes, you have come to the right place. The steel you choose for your knife is KEY to its performance. Looking at the CTS BD1 steel, it lies in the budget-friendly range and that’s a good thing for budget-minded knife […]
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It’s a well-known fact that 420j2 stainless steel is low-end steel. Nonetheless, you want to make sure you understand what kind of steel it is before investing in it. You want to know how good the quality and durability of 420jr steel is. Is it good at taking and keeping a fine edge? Does it […]
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