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A New Era in Clean Steel When you work with advanced materials, consistency isn’t optional, it’s essential. That’s why Erasteel powder metallurgy steels have become the global standa … read more

Few people understand the evolution of modern powder metallurgy like Bob Skibitski. After more than 30 years in the industry, including two decades at Crucible, Bob now serves as an Erasteel technical … read more

Steel is the backbone of knives, aerospace components, and countless industrial tools. But how do manufacturers know if the steel will perform as expected? The answer lies in steel performance testing … read more

At the heart of Erasteel powder metallurgy innovation is a commitment to quality that never stands still. And few people embody that spirit better than Viktor Sehlstedt, Customer Technical Support Man … read more

When it comes to breakthrough materials in blade making, few steels have captured the imagination of makers and enthusiasts like MagnaCut knife steel. For years, knife makers had to choose between tou … read more

When choosing the right steel for a knife, tool, or aerospace component, two terms come up again and again: toughness and strength. While often used interchangeably, they describe very different mater … read more

Knife steel education has become one of the most important tools in a modern knife maker’s toolbox. If you want to craft blades that perform, sell, and stand the test of time, you need more than … 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 you buy or make a knife, you’re relying on the steel at its core. Behind every premium blade is a team of people who know how to make steel perform, and one of those people is knife st … read more