Pocket knife by steel type
You are looking for a pocket knife. For yourself. Or perhaps as a gift for someone else. You do not necessarily have a preference when it comes to handle material, colour or blade length. But simply one demand. The pocket knife needs to be made from a specific steel type. But what do you need to pay attention to when it comes to steel types? What are the differences and which is 'the best'? Discover the most popular steel types here and find out. From D2 to 8Cr13MoV, 440A and many more!
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D2
D2 is een tool steel with a high carbon and chrome content. It was first used during the Second World War and is known for its semi-stainless qualities and offers a balance between corrosion resistance and hardness.
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VG10
VG10 steel is a high-end stainless steel, developed by Takefu Special Steel., Ltd., in Japan. The G in VG10 stands for 'gold' and symbolizes the quality of this steel type.
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8CR13MoV
8Cr13MoV is a budget-friendly stainless steel that is produced in China. It is a reliable steel type for daily use and offers a nice balance between performance and costs.
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Sandvik 14C28N
Sandvik 14C28N is a stainless steel alloy produced by Sandvik Materials Technology in Sweden, specifically for (pocket)knife blades.
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CPM S35VN
CPM S35VN is a top-quality stainless steel that was developed in 2009 by Crucible Industries as an upgrade for CPM S30V steel.
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CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut is a top-quality stainless steel, developed by Larrin Thomas in collaboration with Crucible Industries. Introduced in 2021 to offer the perfect balance between toughness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
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440A
440A is a high-carbon stainless steel and a popular choice for budget-friendly pocket knives and diving knives. It offers a good combination between sharpness retention, corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
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Böhler M390
Böhler M390 is a premium stainless steel that is produced with the help of third-generation powder metallurgy (PM) technology. M390 is a popular choice for high-end (pocket)knives because of the excellent resistance to wear and tear and corrosion resistance.
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CPM S30V
CPM S30V steel is a top-quality stainless steel that was produced in collaboration with many renowned knife makers and specifically developed for use in knife manufacturing.
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154CM
154CM is a stainless steel with a high carbon and chrome content. Developed in the 70s by Crucible Industries and initially designed for jet engine turbine parts.
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CPM 20CV
CPM 20CV is a premium stainless steel that was produced by Crucible Industries with the help of the Crucible Particle Metallurgy (CPM) process. It is known for its wear and corrosion resistance and is a popular choice for top-quality (pocket)knives.
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Böhler N690
Böhler N690 is a top-quality stainless steel produced by Austrian manufacturer Böhler Uddeholm. It is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, good sharpness retention and ease of sharpening.
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CPM S45VN
CPM S45VN is a top-quality stainless steel developed by Crucible Industries in 2019. The goal was to create a steel type with a better corrosion resistance while maintaining the good balance between toughness and sharpness retention.
