Knife Steel for Custom Knife Makers
Sep 11th 2025
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 who demand premium performance, consistency, and support they can count on. Whether you’re working on high-end kitchen cutlery, EDC folders, or hard-use outdoor blades, we’re the partner behind some of the most trusted steels in the industry.
From CPM® MagnaCut to CPM® 154, Niagara is where serious makers source their edge.
The Steel You Want—The Way You Need It
Niagara proudly stocks and processes a full line of CPM® stainless and tool steels including:
- CPM® MagnaCut – Ultimate blend of corrosion resistance, edge retention, and toughness
- CPM® S35VN / S45VN / S90V – Ideal for premium EDC and tactical blades
- CPM® 3V / 4V / NSMWear – Tough-as-nails steels for survival and outdoor knives
- 154CM & 440C ESR – Cost-effective performers for custom and semi-custom knives
We hot roll, flatten, and cut every order with the same level of care you bring to your knives.
No Order Too Small
You’re not ordering 10,000 lbs and we’re not asking you to. Niagara specializes in small-lot orders for knife steel for custom knife makers, starting at a single sheet or even cut blanks. Send us a DXF file, and we’ll laser-cut your profile in-house.
From there, you go straight to grinding. No re-flattening. No stress relief steps. Just steel that’s ready to shape and heat treat.
Why Makers Choose Niagara
- Premium CPM® steels with full traceability
- Tight gauge control, annealed and flattened for ease of use
- Small orders and cut-to-size blanks available
- Fast delivery from our New York facility
- The original partner behind MagnaCut’s success
You’re not just crafting knives, you’re building a name. We’re here to help you protect it.
That’s why leading knife brands and respected custom makers choose Niagara for their knife steel for custom knife makers and keep coming back.
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