It’s rightly said that LC200N is a breakthrough in knife steel as it shatters all rules about attribute tradeoffs. Other than film build-up and fingerprinting, this super-sturdy steel does not compromise on any other attribute as such. Furthermore, it is resistant to chipping, fairly priced, can hold its edge well, and is great for humid … Read more
K390 is a high-end premium high-alloy steel with extremely high performance. This cold work steel has high hardness and is a popular reliable choice. The K390 is also used as a Police weapon in the United States. Let’s find out how K390 is made, its chemical composition, and how it compares to other competitive steels … Read more
80CrV2 is by no means a recent steel — even though many seem to think that 80CrV2 is a new steel, it has actually been in the market by a completely different name. 80CrV2 was known as a ‘Swedish saw steel’ since it has incredible toughness. As a high-carbon, low-alloy steel, 80CrV2 is different from … Read more
AEB-L is an old stainless steel that old-timer knife enthusiasts have heard of for years. It’s one of the go-to options for a budget knife that’s corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant with decent hardness and toughness. It’s always a risk to opt for new knife steel since you may not know about its performance in the long run, … Read more
CTS 204p is one of the best steels in the market for premium high-end knives. It’s earned itself the reputation as a premium knife steel thanks to its incredible wear resistance. CTS 204p steel also has exceptional corrosion resistance as well as a number of other properties. In this article, we’re going to dive deep … Read more
5cr15MoV is in the MoV or Cr series of Chinese manufactured stainless steel. This grade of stainless steel falls in midrange to high-range quality and is quite durable. In terms of price, you won’t find any other stainless steel at such an affordable price with competitive quality. This makes 5cr15MoV quite a versatile knife steel … Read more
