Steel used for knives

[639674]

Hello,
What type of steels are used for fixed blade outdoor knives, and what are some advantages and disadvantages for each steel used?
thanks,
danny

 

[erichsen]

Hello,
What type of steels are used for fixed blade outdoor knives, and what are some advantages and disadvantages for each steel used?
thanks,
danny

The search utility is your friend. We have at least 1000 such threads to inspect, but expect no conclusive answer even if the odd consensus does occur.

 

[hardheart]

1055, 1065, 1075, 1080, 1084, 1086, 1095, 1095 Cro-Van, 52100, 5160, 9260, 4140, 50100B/0170-6C/Carbon V, 8670M, 15N20, L6, O1, O2, A2, A8, D2, W1, W2, M2, M4, H1, SK-5, SKD11, White, Blue, Super Blue, S7, 12C27, 12C27M, 13C26, 19C27, 1.4116, 420HC, 425M, 2Cr13, 5Cr15MoV, 8Cr13MoV, 8Cr14MoV, 9Cr18Mo, ATS-34, 154CM, 440A, 440B, 440C, AUS4, AUS6, AUS8, 3V, 10V, S30V, S35VN, S60V, S90V, N690Co, BD-1, 20CV, VG1, VG10, SGPS, Dendritic Cobalt, Stellite 6K, Beta titanium, Infi, Wootz, SR101, SR77

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[Bobby Craig]

11111

 

[639674]

thanks guys for the link.
really helpful

 

[Gator97]

I've got about ~2300 steels in the Knife Steel Composition chart and I can't find a single one that wasn't used in fixed blades...

 

[knarfeng]

Hello,
What type of steels are used for fixed blade outdoor knives, and what are some advantages and disadvantages for each steel used?
thanks,
danny

BladeForums.com > Knife Related Subjects > Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment Steel FAQ

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368828

 

[cramsey3006]

I think you're asking about the same basic question is your other thread in this forum??