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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

When it comes to high-performance metals, not all steels are created equal. The method of manufacturing—whether through traditional ingot casting or powder metallurgy (PM)—directly impacts … read more

If you want to make or buy a great knife, you need to understand knife blade steel grades. The grade you choose directly affects edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance, and overall performanc … read more

With more than 30 years of technical, commercial, and leadership experience, Carl Stroud brings a rare combination of metallurgical expertise and customer insight to Niagara Specialty M … read more

When you’re building or buying a blade, nothing matters more than the steel you choose. High-performance knife steel determines how long your knife holds an edge, how well it resists rust, and h … read more