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When you think about steels like MagnaCut, CPM® 3V, or S35VN, you probably picture the mill that made them. But the truth is, those steels only made it into your hands because of the right knife s … read more

Our SHOT Show 2026 recap reflects a week defined by strong partnerships, meaningful recognition, and forward-looking conversations about supply, performance, and growth in the knife industry. From Jan … read more

The Power of Partnership Behind every world-class knife is world-class steel. For Chris Reeve Knives, the foundation has long been Niagara Specialty Metals knife steel. This partnership has provided n … read more

Why Laser Cutting and Water Jet Cutting Are Essential When precision and performance matter, laser cutting and water jet cutting are the processes that make the difference. At Niagara Specialty Metals … read more

Why an Employee-Owned Company ESOP Matters An employee-owned company ESOP is more than just a business structure. At Niagara Specialty Metals, it defines how the team works, how customers are served, … read more

For more than four decades, Niagara Specialty Metals has supplied premium specialty steels to aerospace, defense, industrial, and cutlery markets. Today, the 100% employee-owned company is investing i … read more

When it comes to delivering custom, high-performance metals on time, Niagara Specialty Metals specialty steel solutions stand out. For over 40 years, the Western New York company has bu … read more

If you’re a custom knife maker, steel is more than material, it’s your reputation. At Niagara Specialty Metals, we supply precision-rolled knife steel for custom knife makers … read more

If your equipment is cutting, stamping, forming, or processing your materials can’t just be good enough. You need specialty metals for industrial applications that stand up to wear, he … read more