The 420j2 stainless steel is a popular choice for knife manufacturers. 420j2 stainless steel contains medium quality carbon content. It has good corrosion resistance in salt-free atmospheres and in most industrial environments. It is resistant to many chemicals and household cleaners; and, it is also a more durable steel compared to the 440 grades.
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What is Victorinox Steel?
Victorinox steel is produced through the knife manufacturer of the same name. The company is best known for manufacturing Swiss Army Knives, however, they do also make other multi-tools, folding knives, kitchen knives and even bayonets and wrist watches. The steels used in each of these products vary but often share similar properties. The standard…
Tom Brown Tracker 2 Review
Lots of Tom Brown Tracker 2 review articles are currently out on the internet, providing users with a good way to evaluate this particular blade. The model comes from TOPS Knives, a known manufacturer of different cutlery. This article will discuss TOPS Knives, features of the Brown Tracker 2, and user ratings.
Buck Hood Punk Review
The Buck Hood Punk is meant to be a survival knife. It can be used for almost any outdoor activity or adventure as it is designed for ruggedness and tough weather conditions. Exactly how tough and rugged it can go, we can assess one portion at a time. This Buck Hood Punk review will discuss…
Ceramic Knives vs. Steel Knives
A ceramic knife is made by pressing a tough ceramic powder called zirconium dioxide. The same is then forged or fired via solid state sintering. Next, the cutting surface is honed to a fine edge using a grinding wheel coated with diamond dust. The result is an extremely tough and sharp edge that outperforms steel…
The 3 Best Multi-Tools
Multi-tools provide the best of hand-held tools in one convenient grip. Advanced work with quality materials have produced multi-tools that can last for years, and have replacement parts for any that wear out or get broken. Most multi-tools serve general purposes, while some are geared toward one profession or another. For example, some of them…
Maine Knife Laws
The knife laws in Maine are very vague. Because of that, the average person will have a hard time determining if a certain type of knife is legal or illegal. This article will give you a clear idea of what the law means. It includes excerpts from the law as well as explanations of the…
What is VG-10 Steel?
VG-10 steel is a designation used for a very particular type of stainless steel often used in knife blades. The G stands for “gold”, which refers to the “gold standard” that this level of stainless steel is considered to have met. This steel is produced in Japan, and it is the Japanese cutlery market that…
D2 vs. CPM S30V Steel: Which is Better for Knives?
Both D2 and CPM S30V steel are good choices for knife blades. Each offers some level of corrosion resistance because of high levels of Chromium used in the making of both. If you are debating between one or the other, you choice will probably depend on cost constraints.
O1 Tool Steel Guide
O1 tool steel is a cold work steel and is one of the most forgiving for making knife blades. It’s known as a low alloy steel due to the fact that it contains eight additives. The largest additive is Manganese at just 1.2%. The other minerals added are Carbon at 0.95%, Silicon at 0.4%, Chromium at…