The evaluation of knife steel has long been a complex endeavor for enthusiasts, manufacturers, and custom bladesmiths, often relying on […]
Tag: metallurgy
The Evolution of MagnaMax Metallurgy and the Comparative Impact of Industrial versus Custom Heat Treatment Processes on High-Performance Knife Steels
The international knife community is preparing for its premier annual gathering, Blade Show Atlanta, scheduled for June 5–7. As enthusiasts, […]
Predicting Knife Steel Properties Through Elemental Composition and Metallurgy
The science of blade metallurgy has long been a complex field, often requiring expensive laboratory equipment and high-level mathematical modeling […]
How to Estimate Knife Steel Properties Based on Elemental Composition and Metallurgy
The metallurgical landscape of the cutlery industry has undergone a radical transformation over the last decade, transitioning from a reliance […]
The Evolution of High-Performance Knife Steel: Transitioning MagnaCut Production from Crucible to Erasteel and the Impact on Metallurgy Standards
The specialty steel industry has undergone a seismic shift following the bankruptcy and subsequent dissolution of Crucible Industries, a cornerstone […]
The Intersection of Craft and Science in Metallurgy How Practical Bladesmithing Shapes Material Engineering
The relationship between professional metallurgy and the practical craft of knifemaking has long been characterized by a complex synergy of […]
