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9Cr18MoV is a popular steel developed in China. It’s significantly more affordable than similar alternatives. For the properties you get in a 9Cr18MoV steel, it definitely beats the competition for …
Often thought of as the Chinese version of the X50CrMoV15 German steel, 5Cr15MoV is a common choice among knife manufacturers, especially for kitchen knives. One of the reasons why 5Cr15MoV …
An intrinsic facet of understanding knives, their quality, and how they work is understanding the steel used in their manufacture. In this article we’re going to explain S90V steel and …
154CM steel hasn’t been around for very long. The aerospace-grade material first appeared around the 1950s and very soon was used to make cutlery. Today, this metal is as popular …
As more and more knife companies adopt Chinese-made steels, the public has become more and more curious about the quality of these steels. In particular, many people are interested in …
Knife steel guides are increasingly reviewing Chinese steels such as the 8Cr13MoV. But is the 8Cr13MoV worth all the hype? Let’s find out. For this review, we will assess the …
S30V, also referred to as the CPM S30V, is an American steel made by the Crucible Industries following powder metallurgy, hence the name Crucible Powder Metallurgy. Its intended purpose of …
If you are considering upgrading your kitchen knife, AUS 8 is a name that will definitely come up during your research. Perhaps you have heard some positive things about this …
When shopping for Japanese high carbon steel knives, you’re bound to come across the two main types of steel: Shirogami and Aogami. Both types of steel are excellent for knife …
It is common for anyone who’s a growing interest in knives to go between different types of steel. While there are common types of steel we see often used for …