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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 …
The Japanese have given the world many splendid things and one thing they do very well is steel production. This article examines a leader in the high carbon stainless steel …
Stainless steel kitchen knives are the favorites of many amateur and expert chefs. They are durable, their shiny silver blades look great, and they tend to be reasonably priced. A …
The steel a knife is made from is one of the most critical things that determine whether it’s outstanding or merely passable. Without the right one, you won’t get a …
The one thing that chefs don’t ever compromise on in the culinary world is knife steel. Knowing their steel helps them make the right knife purchase decisions such that they …
The search for the perfect steel is a never-ending journey. Steelmakers and knife enthusiasts constantly debate the merits of different types of steel. The 440c steel often pops up in …
Any knife’s most important part is the blade. If you’re not satisfied with the one you got, the chances are you won’t enjoy the knife as a whole. Perhaps the …