Knives Illustrated: Which is the most excellent steel?
Engaged Media LLC
'Oct 15, 2019 01:57
For a knife blade, there's no "best" steel. Instead, choose a knife to be applied. Think about the proposed utilization of your knife. The choice of material in a blade depends on its use. Although high-carbon steel is highly sharp, you must be careful in keeping it perfect and dry. If your diving knife is going to be yours, corrosion resistance will be essential. Do you trailblazing a lot every summer to discover the ultimate camping place? Toughness is your requirement in this condition. If this is your knife for EDC (everyday carry) and used for activities such as opening packages, cutting a shirt's errant thread, or paring a branch, you may need something that holds an edge well and quickly sharpened. The best steel type for either application has not caught up with research. Current Steel producers make a branded alloy blends, and knife firms control the use of steel, harden steel through heat treatment, and use special coatings to give the qualities they need in the blades. A blade made of the same steel by two separate knife companies and can have distinct properties. Luckily, most of the knifers state the features of each model on their website or on their list.
So, What's the best advice?
Most contemporary steels work well enough for a novice buyer to pay more attention to how the knife handles and its actual use. The blade's shape and handle also play significant roles in deciding the performance of a knife. Educate yourself on the kinds of blade materials and then manage the knife. As you mimic the motions for which you'd use it, it should fit and feel good in your hand. And then sit back and appreciate the knife and consider how far technology has come.
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