Below are various helpful links on the components of blade steel used in knives in general and some blade steel specifacations from leading knife manfacturers and blade steel manufacturers.

Below are links to technical information about blade steels used to make knives. Modern steel for making knife blades, which is best? What knife blade steel is best for your task? What knife blade steel stays sharp longest? Which stainless steel knife blades have most carbon? Here are the answers to you knife blade steel questions.