What is 13C26 Steel?Sandvik 13C26 Steel is a carbon stainless steel manufactured by Sandvik Steel. It is a clean alloy with very few impurities and does not contain elements like Vanadium. Its pure chemical composition gives it an extra-fine grain structure. 13C26 is used to make high-end kitchen knives, surgical knives, and razor blades Other manufacturers have also adopted Sandvik’s 13C26 Steel under different proprietary naming. The most common is Henckel’s in their Miyabi Kitchen…
What is AEB-L steel?AEB-L steel is non-powder stainless steel manufactured by Bohler-Uddeholm based in Austria. This steel has been around since the 1960s, and it was designed initially as a razor steel blade. It is also known as N611 steel by some manufacturers. The steel stands out because of its high hardness, excellent corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and exceptional toughness. AEB-L remains popular among knife makers because of its consistency, it is easy to…
