Blade Steels
Over the years, we have worked to find materials that are more suitable for our brand, and we have never sacrificed quality for cost. Each material possesses unique chemical and physical properties, and understanding your blade's characteristics can help you make informed choices.
Steel Composition
| Steel | Typical Hardness (HRC) | Toughness | Edge Retention | Corrosion Resistance | Ease of Sharpening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M390 | 60–62 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| S35VN | 59–61 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 140Cr14MoV3Nb | 59–61 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| SRM 140Cr Laminated | 61–63 (Core Layer) | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ (Outer Layers) | ★★★☆☆ |
| 154CM | 58–61 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| N690 | 58–60 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 14C28N | 57~59 | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 10Cr15CoMoV | 58–60 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| D2 | 59–61 | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12C27 | 56–58 | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 8Cr13MoV | 57–59 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
