Blade Steel wikipedia article

Looks pretty good, as I only know basics about steel, maybe you shoudl add a section about what each of the chemicals like vandium do for steel. This way you got all the info about it in the one article.
EDIT: I didn't meant o use Vanadium as an exmaple, but the other ones, like chromium, and what it does, or maybe explain really quickly how carbon content affects blade properties.

But nice job, are you going to keep adding to it? that would make it much better
 
Good effort, well done!

I'm no expert but a couple of things I would contest:

Carbon steel is easier to sharpen than stainless, not harder.

I wouldn't describe VG-10 or 154CM as 'super steels'. I think they are pretty middle of the road. Not bad but not 'super' either.

Super steels would be things like S90V, CPM-M4, CPM-3V, ZDP-189, S110V.

Perhaps you should create a new 'super steel' category to address all of the above?

Damascus steel is still steel so I wouldn't put it under 'other materials'. The artform is certainly old but its not 'older than other steels'.
 
Thanks for the positive responses!
The reason I put Damascus under other is because of how it's core steel can be either carbon steel or stainless steel.
I've always heard that carbon steel blades are harder to sharpen than a stainless steel, but I'll have to look into that.
Also I'll change the "super steel" labels.
And thanks again, but feel free to add to it, just cite a viable source (check the bottom for some good ones)!
 
very nice look and informative...

some steels to consider adding
vg -1
g3
cold steel sk-5 and san mai
m2
m4
cpm 3v
s7
infi

maybe make a mention of crucible steel company since a lot of the steels here are made by them, can also mention the difference between cpm 154 and 154 cm (which I really don't know what the difference is)...

If you are highly ambitious, could make a section in the beginning on the properties of steels for knives, toughness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance etc...

but overall its pretty nice...
 
Added CPM 3v, 10v, and M2.
I thought San Mai was just a name for Cold Steel's "special metal."

Also I thought CPM 154 and 154 CM were the same things :S
 
'bout time somebody started a steel reference on Wikipedia.

Carbon steel is indeed easier to sharpen than stainless. Even I can do it.
 
Thing is with Wikipedia, I need actual sources, not a forum (not to disrespect this great website).
There is only one actual link that's usable from those threads.
And I'll need to find more information between CPM 154 and 154CM.
Edit:
Distinguished the difference between those two- its a 0.50% vanadium content in CPM 154 that 154CM doesn't have.
 
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Make sure you add a section for external links to related information. I love getting Wiki links to my website articles or sections with knives in them. :D

Good job!
 
I'm exuberant because of the positive feedback!

cziv said:
Make sure you add a section for external links to related information. I love getting Wiki links to my website articles or sections with knives in them. :D

Good job!
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I have citations.
But for external links, give me a few of yours and I can try to fit them in!


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Added CPM M4 and VG-1
The page is growing rather quickly. I am not the only one working on it, as the user Mike has helped me to fix errors as well.
 
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San Mai is not exclusive to Cold Steel, it just means 'three layers.' Cold Steel calls it San Mai III, which is a pleonasm.

CMP154 is Crucible's powder metal version of 154CM (hope I worded that right). It has a better more even distribution of carbides (I think).
 
philwar said:
San Mai is not exclusive to Cold Steel, it just means 'three layers.' Cold Steel calls it San Mai III, which is a pleonasm.
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yeah, i said that poorly. I know that AG Russell has San Mai knives. Thank you for correcting me.

Rich
 
Good job on taking the time to set that Wiki page up :thumbup:...like another stated, its about time! Now all we need is a "Bladeforums" wiki entry...something that says how big this site is and great/helpful its members are! :D

If i knew how to make Wikipedia articles i would have done it ages ago.
 
Very informative. I have bookmarked this page and hope we can all contribute. I see some familiar names contributing (Talmadge) so that's very good.
 
Looks good, thanks for putting that up! What about H1, BG-42, these might be steels worth mentioning.
 
San Mai is like a 3 layer damascus. It has a core and is clad on each side with another steel. Many times it is used to have a really hard core that is somewhat brittle and surround it with a softer steel that toughens the blade up some. It will allow the blade to bend a little more and be more forgiving so if you drop the knife it won't break into 2 pieces.

CPM154 is just 154CM made with crucible's particle metal process. It is supposed to more evenly distribute the alloying metals. I know it can also change how the alloys are used in the metal and can change the properties slightly. CPMD2 is much more rust resistant than regular D2. It has something to do with how the chromium is bonded in the steel so that the chromium can provide more rust resistance.
 
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