Tag: Knife steel

4034 steel is a low-end steel which contains carbon. It is frequently used for knives. 4034 is on the softer side, but still makes a decent knife which isn’t too expensive. If a knife is made...

3cr13 is a great for everyday Use and some mid-end things as well. It's not the knife you want for professional work. The 3cr13 steel is a type of stainless steel known for its decent level of...

So you want a katana. Great choice! There are few swords that are as legendary and mystical as these. However, not every katana can live up to its name. Dozens of cheapos that’ll break on...

Historically, there is probably no type of steel fabled more than Damascus steel. From the ancient times, steel forgeries from Near East and the Indian subcontinent produced Damascus steel blades...

When I first got into knives, I paid very little attention to the steel. I knew the difference between carbon steel and stainless steel. But that’s as far as my knowledge goes. To me, there were...

All knife collectors know the difference between high-carbon and stainless steel knives. But the differences between steels go more in-depth than those two major groups. Within each category, there...