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CPM 15V Steel Knife by ANDREW BLACKSMITH
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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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August 2, 2025
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What is Sleipner steel?

Sleipner steel is tool steel produced by Bohler Uddeholm a famous Austria brand. It is a better version of D2 with improved toughness, edge retention,

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July 30, 2025
N690Co Steel knife
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Parker Thompson

What is N690Co Steel?

Knifemakers love N690Co steel because it is affordable and easy to use, translating to affordable knives and other end products. It is popularly used to

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July 20, 2025
3G steel knife
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Parker Thompson

What is 3G Steel?

Fallkniven sources their core, SGPS, from Tekefu and renames it to 3G after laminating it with VG2 steels. 3G knife steel is suitable for the

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July 19, 2025
CPM MagnaCut steel
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Parker Thompson

CPM MagnaCut Steel Review

The steel was named MagnaCut to fit in the category of other high-speed steels from Vanadium Alloys Steel Company (VASCO) with Cut in their name.

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July 17, 2025
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