Tactical Knives » November 2010

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ACUTO+ For Gents

Move over 440C and 154CM. There’s a new Japanese stainless being used in CRKT’s Ripple and Eros gentleman’s pocket folders!

Related Topics: Japan

Tactical Knives » September 2010

Blademaster Profile » The Steel Bin »

Space Age XHP Blasts Off!

Veteran Carpenter Steel has entered the knife-making arena with new blade steel that Bob Dozier calls “440C stainless on steroids.”

Tactical Knives » May 2010

The Steel Bin »

The Cowdry X Factor

Extreme high carbon component coupled with a Rc 66-68 hardness makes this pricey but worth it steel mark the big-game hunter’s spot!

Tactical Knives » March 2010

The Steel Bin »

Ultimate Speed Racer

When split seconds count and the world title is on the line, here’s how to build your best whack at that clock!

Tactical Knives » November 2009

The Steel Bin »

AUS vs. USA

The battle rages on, but when all is said and done, neither is better, neither is worse; they’re just different!

Tactical Knives » September 2009

The Steel Bin »

Super Clean Sandvik 12C27

Hailing from Sweden, this little-known steel has lots to offer by way of edge-holding ability and striking good looks!

Related Topics: CRKT

Tactical Knives » July 2009

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Hard As A… Rockwell

Since 1919, the Rockwell hardness tester has been providing reliable information on blade steel functional performance.

Related Topics: Gerber

Tactical Knives » May 2009

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‘Made in China’ Steel

Cost-effective Chinese blade steel is coming into its own with knives like Columbia River’s new M.U.K.

Related Topics: CRKT

Tactical Knives » March 2009

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N690: Gain The Cobalt Edge

One of the newest, most consistent blade steels gets put to the challenge on wild game!

Related Topics: Boker

Tactical Knives » January 2009

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New DuraTech 20CV Exotic

Latrobe’s new kid on the block leads the way in steels that take a licking and keep on slicing!

Related Topics: SOG Knives