The Ultimate Resource for Knife Enthusiasts

M2 knife steel explained: high-speed steel identity, AISI composition, corrosion care and what to check in a knife listing.

GIN-1 knife steel explained: the G-2 name, stainless care, source-specific composition and advice for older knives.

ATS-55 knife steel explained: its Spyderco history, difference from ATS-34, composition and what to check on an older knife.

1084 knife steel explained: carbon-steel care, supplier composition, knife-making context and what to check before buying.

SUS420J2 explained: its exact designation, source-specific composition, maintenance and what to check when choosing a knife.

AR-RPM9 explained: its exact designation, source-specific composition, maintenance and what to check when choosing a knife.

AUS-10 explained: its exact designation, source-specific composition, maintenance and what to check when choosing a knife.

AUS-6 explained: its exact designation, source-specific composition, maintenance and what to check when choosing a knife.

420 and 420J Steel: Understanding the Labels: understand the designation, source-specific composition, care and what to check when choosing a knife.

Böhler K340 ISODUR Steel Profile: understand the designation, source-specific composition, care and what to check when choosing a knife.