Fixed knife by steel type
You are looking for a fixed blade. 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 fixed 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 Sleipner to D2, all sorts of Carbon steel 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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Carbon steel
Carbon steel is an alloy made from iron and carbon. This combination of elements increases the hardness of the steel and improves the sharpness retention. As such it is a popular choice for knives!
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Sleipner
Sleipner is a tool steel developed as upgrade for classic D2 steel. It is tougher than D2 and is highly resistant to wear and tear and chipping.
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Sandvik 14C28N
Sandvik 14C28N is a stainless steel alloy produced by Sandvik Materials Technology in Sweden, specifically for fixed 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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CPM 3V
CPM 3V is a top-quality tool steel developed by Crucible Industries. It was developed with the help of the Crucible Particle Metallurgy (CPM) process. It offers a good combination of toughness 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 fixed knives because of the excellent resistance to wear and tear and its corrosion resistance.
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Sandvik 12C27
Sandvik 12C27 is a top-quality stainless steel produced by the Swedish company Sandvik. It offers a good balance between hardness, toughness and corrosion resistance and is often used for the production of 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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1095 Carbon steel
1095 Carbon steel is an alloy with a high carbon content. It is easy to produce and retains its sharpness well. It is therefore also a popular choice for use in knives.
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1075 Carbon steel
1075 Carbon steel is an alloy with a high carbon content. It is known for its simplicity and is often used in budget-friendly knives.