VG-1 San Mai III®
VG-1 San Mai III® consists of three layers of expertly laminated stainless steel, combined into a single blade. A layer of high-carbon steel is placed between two layers of tough, low-carbon steel, maximizing edge retention while maintaining impact and lateral stress durability. Manufactured in Japan in an extremely limited series, this steel is used for our most exclusive and collectible fixed blades.
VG-1 STAINLESS
During R&D research conducted at our base, Japanese VG-1 steel showed excellent edge retention capability and proven durability in edge and tip endurance tests. It also demonstrated good overall performance with proven durability and resistance to wear and corrosion.
AUS 8A
For nearly three decades, we have used the same professionally heat-treated Japanese AUS 8A steel. This steel has shown remarkably good results over the years and has proven to be an excellent steel for working knives – tough, corrosion-resistant, with good edge retention and easy to sharpen.
SK-5 High Carbon
Japanese high-carbon SK-5 steel is traditionally used for making various hand tools, including chisels and wood saws. With its good overall durability and excellent edge retention, as well as outstanding wear resistance, this steel has stood the test of time and is widely used in many countries.
0-1 High Carbon
0-1 is a high-carbon, oil-hardened tool steel. Popular among knife makers, it is used for material handling and forging knives worldwide. With proper heat treatment, it can acquire and maintain a very fine edge for a long time while remaining tough and durable. An ideal high-carbon steel for weapons with tough edges.
CPM 3-V
American CPM 3-V allows the creation of an extremely fine edge that is very durable and difficult to break. In recent years, it has become very popular among knife makers. Although expensive, this modern tool steel is remarkably strong and exceptionally wear-resistant. It is a fine-grained powdered steel with a homogeneous microstructure, giving it excellent impact resistance and edge retention, making it particularly suitable for larger blades requiring exceptional strength.
1055 High Carbon
The carbon content and low alloy level of this low hardenability steel make it a very tough material, significantly preventing the brittleness often associated with high-carbon materials. It is especially suitable for blades requiring exceptional impact resistance and is often used for crafting larger, highly durable fixed blades and swords.
1090 High Carbon
High-carbon 1090 steel is an excellent choice for larger fixed blades. It acquires and retains a fine edge, remaining strong enough to withstand even our brutal stress tests. A high-carbon steel with good overall performance, it demonstrates excellent impact durability.
52100 High Carbon
52100 high carbon steel is a wear-resistant steel, an excellent choice for crafting fixed blades for hunting and outdoor living. It is often used by knife makers for custom forged blades requiring durability and wear resistance in harsh conditions.
German 4116
4116 is a fine-grained stainless steel from Germany, often used in the pharmaceutical industry and high-end kitchen utensils. The balanced carbon and chromium content provide excellent corrosion resistance and strength. Allowing for a very fine, sharp edge, this steel is an excellent choice for hunting tools.
GermanD2
Tough, wear-resistant, self-hardening, and corrosion-resistant German tool steel, used for decades in factories and artisan workshops for crafting sturdy knives for hunting and other outdoor uses.
CPM-S35VN
This exceptional American super-steel, CPM-S35VN, is not only very tough and durable but also allows sharpening to a razor-sharp edge that will hold for a long time. An extremely fine-grained powdered steel with a homogeneous microstructure, it demonstrates long-lasting performance. Durable, reliable, and extremely corrosion-resistant, even when sharpened to a very fine edge, it is a good choice of steel for custom knives and tools of the highest class and quality.
Carpenter CTS®BD1 Alloy
Stainless alloy steel from the USA, widely used in the military industry, as well as in the production of surgical and kitchen utensils and custom knives. BD1 has earned an excellent reputation for edge retention capability and resistance to corrosion and staining.
Carpenter CTS®XHP Alloy
Carpenter CTS®XHP is an American alloy steel with high carbon and chromium content, offering impressive edge retention. With an exceptionally fine, homogeneous grain structure, it performs significantly better than its cast steel equivalents. This high-performance steel has been used for everything from superior custom kitchen utensils to surgical instruments. It can be polished to a beautiful satin finish, making it an excellent choice for premium everyday knives, especially those requiring a very precise cutting edge.
CPM20CV
This fine-grained powdered American tool steel combines high durability for continuous rigorous use with superior corrosion and abrasive wear resistance. A popular choice for premium custom products, with an openly exceptional edge retention capability. An excellent choice for durable knives requiring a very sharp, long-lasting edge.