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Peters’ Heat Treating Inc. has grown from a small garage operation into one of North America's most respected thermal processing companies. Today, the company serves customers across aerospace, … read more

Background MagnaMax has been in development for a long time. When I first proposed the idea for MagnaCut to Crucible and Niagara in June 2019 I also proposed a high wear resistance version I was calli … read more

Powder metallurgy knife steel helped the cutlery industry reduce traditional tradeoffs between toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, hardness, and grindability. It did not create one perfec … read more

Wide Release Date for MagnaMax for Small Knifemakers MagnaMax will be on sale May 1st, 2026 at 9am on Niagara Specialty Metals’ online store: https://nsm-ny.com/shop/ You can create an account b … read more

Modern knife steel has changed knifemaking forever. Today’s alloys offer better toughness, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance than older steels ever could. For custom knifemaker Matt Greg … read more

MagnaMax® knife blade steel is gaining attention because it pushes modern knife performance even further. Built to improve wear resistance while maintaining toughness and corrosion resistance … read more

When you look for a custom maraging steel supplier, you are not just buying metal. You are securing a partner that helps you hit weight targets, meet certifications, and stay on schedule with the exac … read more

When you spec DFARS compliant maraging steel for your program, you expect more than a grade on a cert. You expect real strength, predictable lead times, and verifiable compliance, because your parts c … read more

When it comes to aerospace and defense, every component must perform flawlessly. A single flaw in the metal can lead to failure and that’s not an option. That’s why manufacturers rely on c … read more