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Camping Knife Guide: Choosing the Right Blade for Outdoor Trips
Artisan Cutlery

Camping Knife Guide: Choosing the Right Blade for Outdoor Trips

A camping knife is a tool you will reach for constantly: cutting rope, splitting small kindling, prepping meals, and carving fire sticks. Choosing it for the job — not for the photo — makes every t...

blade steelD2 Steel Heat Treatment: How Hardness and Tempering Affect Knife Performance

D2 Steel Heat Treatment: How Hardness and Tempering Affect Knife Performance

D2 steel is one of the most popular blade materials in EDC knives — and also one of the most misunderstood. Many knife enthusiasts know D2 for its excellent edge retention and affordability, but f...

Blade SteelM390 Steel: The Premium Super Steel for Knife Blades

M390 Steel: The Premium Super Steel for Knife Blades

What Is M390 Steel?M390 is a premium powdered metallurgy stainless steel developed by Bohler-Uddeholm. Known for its exceptional combination of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and hardness, M...

14C28NKnife Steel Comparison: 14C28N, D2, S35VN, and More for EDC

Knife Steel Comparison: 14C28N, D2, S35VN, and More for EDC

Why Knife Steel MattersThe steel used in a knife blade directly determines its performance in three critical areas: edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. Understanding the t...