Erasteel Niagara Partnership: Forged in Precision
Jan 8th 2026
A Partnership That Shapes the Future of Steel
In the world of specialty metals, precision is everything. The Erasteel Niagara partnership stands as proof that when two leaders align, innovation follows.
Together, Erasteel, a pioneer in powder metallurgy, and Niagara Specialty Metals, a trusted name in precision rolling and finishing, are redefining what it means to deliver performance steel. This collaboration ensures the knife, tooling, and industrial markets continue to have access to the cleanest, most consistent materials available today.
“Niagara is invaluable,” says Viktor Sehlstedt, Customer Technical Support Manager at Erasteel. “They’re the glue that holds everything together, transforming our powder steels into finished sheets that knife makers rely on.”
Shared Vision, Shared Strength
The Erasteel Niagara partnership is rooted in a shared belief: quality, consistency, and service should never be compromised.
Erasteel brings over 50 years of powder metallurgy expertise, known for ultra-clean steels with fine carbide structures that deliver superior wear resistance and toughness. Niagara Specialty Metals complements that with decades of rolling experience, precision flattening, and responsive customer service.
Together, they create a seamless chain from melt to finished sheet, ensuring you get material that performs perfectly in every cut, grind, and application.
“Every single piece of steel in our CPM product line goes through Niagara,” explains Bob Skibitski, Erasteel’s U.S. Technical Support Manager. “Their work guarantees the product performs exactly as designed.”
From Sweden to New York, Quality Without Compromise
This partnership bridges continents but operates as one. Erasteel’s state-of-the-art atomization and melting facilities in Söderfors, Sweden produce the cleanest powders in the world. Those materials travel to Niagara’s rolling and finishing operation in Western New York, where each sheet is precision-rolled, flattened, and prepared for final use.
This integrated approach ensures every bar, plate, and sheet meets exact specifications; on time and to standard. That’s what the Erasteel Niagara partnership delivers: quality you can measure, performance you can feel.
Why It Matters to You
For knife makers, engineers, and manufacturers, the benefits are clear:
- Consistency – The same trusted CPM grades, made cleaner and stronger than ever.
- Availability – Reliable supply even during industry transitions.
- Performance – Proven steels like MagnaCut, S35VN, and 10V produced to the highest standards.
- Support – Technical expertise from both Erasteel and Niagara to guide you from selection to production.
This partnership means you can count on a steady flow of premium materials, even as the industry evolves.
“We’ve been rolling every CPM product since the beginning,” Bob adds. “From 440V to MagnaCut, everything passes through Niagara. That history matters.”
Built on Trust, Driven by Innovation
When Crucible ceased operations, the knife industry faced uncertainty. Would CPM grades continue? Would supply remain stable? The Erasteel Niagara partnership answered those questions decisively with a promise to keep quality high, lead times short, and the steel community thriving.
Today, Erasteel continues to manufacture the CPM® family of steels using its world-class powder metallurgy process, while Niagara maintains the same craftsmanship and responsiveness that makers have trusted for decades.
Together, they’ve not only maintained the legacy of Crucible but elevated it.
The Road Ahead
This collaboration isn’t just about preserving the past, it’s about shaping the future. The Erasteel Niagara partnership is actively developing next-generation alloys like MagnaMax, continuing to improve powder cleanliness, and investing in new technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability.
For knife makers, fabricators, and manufacturers, that means access to better steels, more consistency, and the confidence that your material is made by teams who understand your craft.
Because when two companies share one purpose: precision. You get results that last.
Looking to learn more about Erasteel and Niagara Specialty Metals partnership? Check out some of our related blogs here:
Erasteel Powder Metallurgy Innovation: Meet Viktor Sehlstedt
Erasteel Powder Metallurgy Steels: A Global Leader in Clean Steel
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