This story originally featured on Field & Stream. Steel is an alloy that most of us take for granted. In its simplest form, it’s a mix of iron and carbon. But there are a lot of other elements in ...

TOPS Knives is now offering its Fieldcraft knife in 154CM stainless, an upgrade some bushcrafters may prefer. The Fieldcraft knife has been a popular model, which normally comes in 1095 high-carbon ...

Constructed with 154 CM stainless steel with a Tribocote R40 black powder coated finish — creating incredible toughness — the Ontario Knife Co. XM Strike Fighter provides U.S. Military and law ...

Ever wondered how one pocket knife can cost $20, and another $200? It almost always comes down to the materials used to make it, and the defining ingredient in any knife is the steel that constitutes ...

There’s no denying the usefulness of a pocket knife. But let’s be honest, you don’t always need a standard-sized blade. Small knives are handy for gutting small fish, opening tricky packages, ...

Does the steel your knife blade is made from really matter, or is it mostly marketing so companies can help you lighten your wallet? The answer is… Yes. Yes, knife steel is important, and yes, there ...

A well-made, consistently maintained knife is one of the most versatile tools a person can own. Whether you are a frequent outdoorsman or a connoisseur of the urban survival landscape, choosing the ...