Two popular blade choices among professionals and enthusiasts are S45VN steel and M390 steel. Both are known for their exceptional performance and durability, but how do they compare to each other? In this article, we will compare S45VN steel and M390 steel in terms of composition, toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and … Read more
S30V knives are more popular than M390 knives. However, M390 knives offer better performance than S30V knives because they have better edge retention, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. Both M390 and S30V feature almost the same level of toughness. When choosing between M390 steel and S30V steel, you must consider all their properties, including toughness, … Read more
S90V and M390 are premium steels, but M390 makes better high-end knives because it wins in toughness, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. However, you must consider your knife needs when choosing between S90V and M390 knives. In this article, we will look at the properties of S90V steel and M390 steel and their pros … Read more
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, and toughness. Whether you’re a knife enthusiast or a professional looking for a durable and high-performance steel, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make … Read more
MC66 steel contains very high Carbon (3 %) and chromium (20%) in its composition, which gives it excellent corrosion resistance, hardness, wear resistance, and edge retention. MC66 steel is common in most Henckels Santoku and other kitchen knives. It is worth noting that Henckels has a habit of renaming steels for its own business reasons. … Read more
Also, this high-quality steel is very fine-grained, which helps with resharpening and edge retention. The properties of Niolox make it good steel in the manufacture of industrial knives, camping knives, and sports knives. Niolox Steel Composition Properties of Niolox stainless steel Niolox Steel Hardness The hardness of Niolox ranges from 59-62HRC as per the Rockwell … Read more
Bohler M398 steel has about 0.8% more carbon elements in its alloy and about 3.2% more Vanadium elements. The addition of these two increases the macro hardness by significantly increasing the carbide volume. Because of its chemical composition, it offers excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for making wear-resistant tools. It is … Read more
The outstanding features of Elmax steel are that it is stainless steel with about 18% chromium content, it provides excellent corrosion resistance, high compressive strength, and wear resistance, which most knife steels do not achieve. Elmax stainless steel is used to make tooling materials, industrial knives, and custom knives that require a combination of excellent … Read more
M390 steel is super steel produced by Bohler-Uddeholm following the third-generation powder metallurgy. Knives made from this steel maintain their sharpness for the longest time and are highly priced. Bohler uddeholm M390 contains high amounts of chromium and vanadium as its main components giving it extreme corrosion resistance and excellent wear resistance. What’s more, the … Read more
