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Hardest knife steel in the world.
Blade steel is totally a super important factor to consider when buying a knife but wait a second it isn t the be all end all.
Heat treat blade geometry the job at hand and the sharpening of the blade all play a massive role in the performance of the steel.
Steel is essentially an alloy i e.
The grade of steel as well as how it s made determines everything from the blade s hardness and durability to its ability to take and hold a sharp edge and its corrosion resistance.
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Why steel grade matters.
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In thick forms like a fixed blade 1095 is a tough low cost steel.
A mix of carbon and iron that is often enriched with other elements to improve certain characteristics depending on the desired application.
Used in knives since at least world war ii 1095 performance varies considerably with an abundance of tweaks in the recipe and.
While a typical sanding belt can be used to grind several typical mono steel knife blades it requires several belts in many cases six or more for the same process using the sm 100 alloy.
In choosing the best pocket knife you should pay particular attention to the type of steel used in the blade.