We use a variety of steels. Selection depends on the knife’s primary use. For example, we like American D2 tool steel for many knives, especially those that are more likely to be subjected to high impacts along the cutting edge. D2 is very popular with custom knife makers. Regardless of the steel type, if you use common sense and keep the knife clean, oiled, and razor sharp, it will always perform perfectly and look good for years to come. Listed below are the steels we use.

D2 Tool Steel: American made air hardened steel. Good corrosion resistance and a very tough steel that makes it an excellent all around choice for outdoorsmen’s knives.

CPMS30V: American made, powder metallurgy made stainless steel with a fine grain structure and exceptional edge retention qualities.

440C: American made stainless steel that remains one of America’s premium quality cutlery steels with exceptional corrosion resistance and good edge retention qualities.

154CM: American made stainless steel used by custom knife makers for years. A good combination of edge retention, toughness, and stainless qualities.

BLADE STEEL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS