Steel is an alloy of iron with small amount of carbon to improve its strength and fracture resistance compared to iron. Many other alloying elements may be added to improve the steel quality and performance. Based on the knife steel composition we can talk about three main knife steel types. 1. Car...
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Knife steel types
How to choose a knife
Choosing the right knife can be a difficult decision within the current wide range of options. First of all, it is necessary to say that there is no ideal knife. Each knife excels in different tasks due to its properties. A wood carving knife is unsuitable for a hunter when processing the catch, on ...
Knife handle materials
Natural materials Wood Traditional material, wood is still one of the most used materials for the production of knife handles. The wooden handle brings a natural and elegant look to the knife, wooden handles feel very comfortable in the hand. Most commonly used types of wood are, for example, beec...