A knife tang is the invisible part of the knife blade that goes inside the handle. There are different types of knife tangs, including hidden tang, extended tang, rat-tail tang, and tapered tang. Each tang type has different effects on the knife and its use. The tang variations are categorized under two major categories, full … Read more
Yue Dong designed the Nightshade soon after he founded the Vosteed Company. The company has since manufactured other successful products, such as the chef’s knife. Be it the kitchen series or the EDC knives, Vosteed have them. Our review subject is the EDC Vosteed Nightshade LT version. Before this, Vosteed produced two other Nightshade versions. … Read more
When choosing between CPM 154 and CPM 20CV knives, factors like edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness need to be considered. CPM 20CV knives are better in edge retention, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance while CPM 154 knives offer better toughness and are easier to sharpen. The differences are a result of the elements in … Read more
D2 steel is a high-end tool steel with higher Rockwell hardness and better edge retention than AUS 8 steel. AUS 8 steel is stainless steel, while D2 steel is non-stainless; thus, AUS 8 knives offer higher corrosion resistance. When shopping for a cheap and rust-resistant knife with good toughness, go with the AUS 8. If … Read more
S45VN is an improvement of S30V with better corrosion resistance and similar toughness. S30V offers better edge retention than S45VN. To choose between S45VN and S30V knives, you must look at the toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about S45VN and S30V … Read more
CPM S35VN knives are better than D2 knives because they are tougher, corrosion-resistant, and easier to sharpen. D2 knives rust faster than S35VN because D2 steel is semi-stainless steel. However, to choose between S35VN and D2 knives, you must consider how the toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening the steel affect the … Read more
S30V is superior to 420HC in edge retention and durability, it holds a sharper edge for a longer time than 420HC. On the other hand, 420HC is affordable and ideal for making knives for everyday use. To choose between 420HC and S30V knives, you must consider all steel properties like edge retention, corrosion resistance, toughness, … Read more
M390 offers excellent corrosion resistance and holds its sharpness slightly longer than Elmax. But it falls a bit lower than Elmax in toughness. Sharpening Elmax steel is fairly easier compared to sharpening M390 steel. In this article, we will look into the steels’ features in detail to help you decide between Elmax and M390 knives. … Read more
S90V steel knives offer better edge retention than S30V steel knives meaning you can use them for a long time without sharpening. However, S30V steel is much easier to sharpen, and it is the best option for people who intend to sharpen themselves. Are S30V and S90V Knives the Same? S30V and S90V knives might … Read more
