Knife Steel

[Redhawk]

Is there a website where I can learn about the different steels used in knives? Thanks

[This message has been edited by Redhawk (edited 01-15-2000).]

 

[george tichbourne]

Check out the frequently asked questions section of theis forum (faq) for an article on steel by Joe Talmadge. It should answer a lot of questions.

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[Redhawk]

I cut and pasted the steel FAQs into a folder I am keeping on steels. I have a lot to learn so I am collecting info to study. Thanks for the link.

 

[Walt Welch]

Redhawk; to learn about a specific alloy, its' chemical composition, physical characteristics, and heat treating information, or to search among a given type of alloy, try Principal Metals: http://www.principalmetals.com/

A good source of information for tool and non tool steels, the Crucible Particle Methodology and what makes it different from other processes, as well as information on selecting tool steels for particular applications, check the CPM website: http://www.crucibleservice.com/crumain2.htm

A dictionary of metallurgical terms can be found here: http://www.metal-mart.com/dictlist.htm

Hope this helps, Walt

 

[Matt Shade]

Go to spyderco's website. www.spyderco.com
They have a steel composition chart for all of the popular blade steels and alot more, along with a working glossary of steel terms, and elements so you can undrerstand what the charts mean, and get an idea what each steel is good for.

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