Best knife steel selection article in the history of knife making ever?

[BossDog]

Maybe the single best reference article on knife steel selection ever.
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Knife Steels Rated by a Metallurgist - Toughness, Edge Retention, and Corrosion Resistance - Knife Steel Nerds

Steel Metallurgist Larrin Thomas uses tests of knife steels to rate the steels and explains the factors that control performance.

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[REK Knives]

I love Larrin's research. It's one reason I keep finding myself gravitating to cruwear and m390 (now magnacut) for a highly balanced steel for most tasks.

 

[Sean Jones]

I have his book. A lot of good information both in his book and his website.

 

[Smallshop]

Great article!

I've heard a number of makers on different forums remarking on how underappreciated AEB-L is as a harder-use knife steel. Reading this article makes me think that is correct....

Thanks Tracy.