What is Za-18 Steel?Za-18 steel is a cobalt stainless steel developed by Aichi Steel Corp, it contains a high amount of Carbon and Chromium with additional Cobalt in its alloy composition giving it good hardness and excellent corrosion resistance properties.Za-18 or Za18 or Za 18 steel was developed by Aichi to outperform its rival Takefu VG10 steel. The steel has the same chemical composition as VG10 but contains more Carbon, Chromium, Molybdenum, and Cobalt for…
A folding knife is the perfect self defense weapon for civilians. It’s small enough to carry around easily, but still effective at stopping an attacker. There are many factors to consider when buying a folding knife – size, weight, blade shape, and material are all important aspects of choosing your new EDC (Every Day Carry). Read on if you want to find out more about knives!The post will go on to discuss different types of…
N690 is cobalt enriched stainless steel manufactured by Bohler, an Austria steel company. This steel is high in carbon with the addition of cobalt for consistency. N690 steel should not be confused with N690Co, both are produced by Bohler but the latter contains more Cobalt in its alloy and was developed after the original N690 steel. N690 steel alloy contains high amounts of chromium making it stainless steel. It also has fine grain composition that…
