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CPM REX T15 Steel Spyderco
Knife Steel
Parker Thompson

CPM REX T15 Steel

In this article, we will delve into the properties of CPM REX T15 Steel and explore its composition, hardness, edge retention, wear resistance, corrosion resistance,

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Wüsthof Solingen Steel Knife
Knife Steel
Parker Thompson

What is Solingen steel?

Solingen steel refers to the types of steel used by Solingen makers to manufacture their cutting blades. Solingen is a city in Germany known for

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apexultra steel knife
Knife Steel
Parker Thompson

What is ApexUltra Steel?

ApexUltra stands out for its excellent toughness, associated with its balanced alloy composition and purity. The steel is suitable for manufacturing culinary knives, carving knives,

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CPM 15V Steel Knife by ANDREW BLACKSMITH
Knife Steel
Parker Thompson

What is CPM 15V Steel?

CPM 15V is made for applications that require exceptional wear resistance. It has solid carbides that can withstand high wear resistance application. 15V steel is

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Dulo Vanadis 8 steel knife
Knife Steel
Parker Thompson

All About Vanadis 8 Steel

Vanadis 8 steel was manufactured to replace Vanadis 10. Vanadis 10 was Uddeholm’s first attempt to replace CPM-10V by Crucible. With notable improvements in toughness

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Nitrobe 77 Steel knife
Knife Steel
Parker Thompson

What is Nitrobe 77 Steel?

Nitrobe 77 is stainless steel because it contains 14.50% chromium which is more than the required chromium amounts to make steel stainless. The nitrogen in

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s390 steel knife
Knife Steel
Parker Thompson

What is S390 Steel?

Based on the heat treatment, S390 Microclean steel is a high performer used to make cutters, knives, taps, drill bits, broaches, and cold work applications.

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