When it comes to knives, most people’s first instinct is to look at the steel grade: AEB-L, M390, Elmax, CPM MagnaCut…These names carry strong reputations, and it often seems that as long as the steel is “premium,” the knife must be excellent.However, the reality is far more complex.For any knife, w

When it comes to choosing the right steel for a knife, there are many factors to consider, including hardness, toughness, corrosion resistance, edge retention, and cost. Two popular choices in the knife-making world are 420j2 and 420hc steel.