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List of all Knife Blade Steels
This section is dedicated to discussing all the different types of Knife steels available. I've broken down into four categories: Stainless, Carbon/Tool, Damascus, and Non-Steel. Included in each section is a compositional breakdown (if available) and general uses and/or brief history. I've also tried to mention some of the makers and/or companies that like to use that particular steel, and when appropriate, specific knife models.
I don't claim to be the all-knowing knife steel person, and I do make mistakes. Please feel free to email me if you see a mistake or you have a question regarding any of the information on this site.
Stainless Blade Steels
- 3Cr13MoV
- 420HC
- 420J2
- 440A
- 440B
- 440C
- 8Cr13MoV
- ATS-34
- ATS-55
- AUS-6
- AUS-8
- AUS-10
- BG-42
- CPM 154CM
- CPM S30V
- CPM S35VN
- CPM S60V
- CPM S90V
- CPM-S110V
- CRUWEAR
- CTS-XHP
- CTS-204P
- CTS-20CP
- CTS-BD1
- CTS-BD30P
- ELMAX
- GIN-1/G2
- GIN-3
- GIN-5
- H-1
- M390
- MBS-26
- N680
- N690
- RWL-34
- San Mai III
- Sandvik 7C27Mo2
- Sandvik 12C27
- Sandvik 12C27M
- Sandvik 13C26
- Sandvik 14C28N
- Sandvik 19C27
- SG2
- VG-1
- VG-10
- ZDP189
Carbon/Tool Blade Steels
Damascus Blade Steels
- Damasteel
- Devin Thomas Damascus
- Mike Norris
- Steve Schwarzer