Knife And Outdoors Magazine
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…