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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

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

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

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

The Steel That Changed the Game CPM® MagnaCut steel is making waves in the knife world and for good reason. Designed to bring together edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, this st … read more

Today’s best knives rely on a secret weapon, powder metallurgy steel. At Niagara Specialty Metals, we help knife makers build better blades with steel that’s cleaner, stronger, and more consisten … read more

When it comes to making strong, long-lasting blades, high-performance powder metallurgy knife steel makes all the difference. At Niagara Specialty Metals, we’ve spent decades working wi … read more