Knife Blade
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5.5″ damascus dirk blade knife supply $18.00 |
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Elk ridge folding burlwood pocket knife wolf etched in blade $10.00 |
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Henckels Knives Chefs Knife 8″ Blade Black Handle Knife HK00712 $100.22 |
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Kitchen Food Dicer Safety Blade Knife Onion Herbs Spices Garlic Chopper Grinder $8.05 |
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Kitchen Sweet Corn Peeler Stripper Knife Blade Remover Kernel Cob Removal Piller $2.85 |
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Henckels Knives Carving Knife 10″ Blade Black Handle Knife HK00707 $101.18 |
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RED COCA COLA ADVERTISING 2 BLADE POCKET KNIFE MFG IN USA $35.00 |
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Henckels Knives Zwilling Pure Chef’s 8″ Blade Black Handle Knife HK22892 $100.22 |
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Henckels Knives Pro S Santoku 5″ Hollow Edge Blade Black Handle Knife HK61976 $100.22 |
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New Handmade 5.3mm Full Tang Blade Bear Claw Knife Finger Hole C20 $10.51 |
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Colt M4-K Defensive Fixed Blade Hunting Sheath Knife H7 $19.99 |
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New Sharp Survival Bowie Hunter Fixed Blade Knife A54 $15.51 |
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New Handmade 5.2 mm Full Tang Blade Bear Claw Knife Finger Hole C21 $15.50 |
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VINTAGE, COLLECTIBLE 2-BLADE POCKET KNIFE W/BARK-LOOK HANDLE by Sabre, Japan $14.99 |
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Henckels Knives Four Star Meat Cleaver 5-3/4″ Blade Black Handle Knife HK00740 $100.22 |
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8″ damascus dirk blade knife supply $21.00 |
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Tamiya Craft Knife #74013 Craft Tools Stainless Blade $5.80 |
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BRUSLETTO Knife blade – 20900 – carbon steel – New $8.00 |
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BOLO KNIFE/SWORD NEGRITO VINTAGE 15″ BLADE SOUTHERN LUZON P.I. HARDWOOD HANDLE $75.00 |
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CUSTOM HANDMADE DAMASCUS KNIFE**25″Sword Blank Blade** $89.99 |
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al mar tanken phantom fixed blade knife sheath [sheath only] $29.99 |
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BRUSLETTO Knife blade – 20900 – carbon steel – New $10.00 |
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Hampton TOMODACHI 8″ Bread Knife w/Blade Guard Purple NIP NEW FREE USA SHIPPING $14.00 |
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RIGID Brand Brown Leather Belt Sheath Pouch for Fixed Blade Knife 4″ $9.99 |
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PRESS & CHOP Kitchen Cooking Food Dicer Steel Knife Blade Onion Chopper Cutter $8.05 |
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Venetian by Wood & Hughes Sterling silver Individual Fish Knife Engraved Blade $85.00 |
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12″ TACTICAL COMBAT SURVIVAL HUNTING KNIFE w/ SHEATH MILITARY Fixed Blade Bowie $0.99 |
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Kirk Stieff CORSAGE Cake Knife with Stainless Blade $69.95 |
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Schrade Fixed Blade Stag Handle Knife with Leather Sheath 156ST $14.99 |
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TIMBERLINE TIMBERLITE NEELEY LOCK SERRATED BLADE KNIFE MFG USA $39.00 |
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BUG OUT BAG SURVIVAL KNIFE FIXED AGGRESSIVE BLADE W/ SHEATH & PARACORD HANDLE $7.99 |
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CHICAGO CUTLERY Walnut 42S 8″ Blade French Chef’s Knife VERY NICE!! $8.95 |
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Survival Hunting Knife Fixed Blade Knife Outdoor hunting sharp knife C2800 $14.99 |
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VINTAGE IMPERIAL MOTHER OF PEARL MULTI-BLADE TOOL KNIVE KNIFE FILE CAN OPENER $25.00 |
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5″ Sakucera Ceramic Knife Slicing Chefs Cutlery Blade $16.99 |
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CHICAGO CUTLERY Walnut 66S 8″ Blade Carving Knife VERY VERY NICE!! $7.95 |
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10″ Custom Damascus steell hunting knife blank blade billet, special 236 item $19.99 |
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8.50″ 237, Custom raw Damascus steel hunting knife blank blade, ladder damascus $5.50 |
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Henckels Knives Miyabi 7000 D Santoku 5″ Blade Black Micarta Knife HK21682 $92.62 |
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8.25″ special 238, Custom raw Damascus steel hunting knife blank blade, raindrop $15.50 |
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New Clauss Titanium Bonded True Professional 6″ Filet Knife Microban flex blade $7.99 |
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Slap Chopper Food Vegetable Dicer Hidden Blade Knife Cutter Onion Garlic Chopper $8.05 |
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Small Browning Fixed Blade Hunting Camping Skinner Knife Full TANG Cutlery $0.99 |
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12″ Chipaway Cutlery Fixed Blade Knife / Saw Cut Bone Handles w/ Sheath $9.95 |
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Henckels Knives Zwilling Pure Santoku 7″ Blade Black Handle Knife HK25983 $99.28 |
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SOG Trident Digi Camo Blk TiNi Tanto Blade Knife TF-11 $74.99 |
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Henckels Knives Pro S Carving Knife 8″ Blade Black Novodur Handle Knife HK07283 $109.72 |
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11″ Black Survival dagger full tang Bowie machete Hunting knife Fixed Blade K497 $4.90 |
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GERBER BEAR GRYLLS ULTIMATE SURVIVAL FIXED BLADE SCOUT KNIFE $91.99 |
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14″ HUGE Military TACTICAL serrated KNIFE Survival HUNTING Bowie Fixed Blade 710 $0.99 |
Knife Blade Material Differences
As you are searching the internet, perusing magazines, or shopping in stores for a hunting knife, you may become confused when reading about all the different types of metal that are used in the making of knife blades. You may very well know what stainless steel, titanium, carbon steel, and even Damascus steel are, but what about all those other types you read about?
Most people read names like 154 CM, 420, ATS34, AUS-8, CPM440V, etc., but can only shake their heads in bewilderment. If you don’t know what those numbers and letters signify, then there is no way to know what quality of knife you are getting. Why do two seemingly identical knives such as the Fallkniven Idun hunting knife (one made of VG10 and the other of Damascus Steel) have a price difference of $900?
Knife blades are made of a combination of metals such as carbon, manganese, chromium, vanadium, nickel, molybdenum, and so forth. Depending on the composition of the metals used in the production of the knife blade, each knife has the potential to be more expensive to produce, be more resistant to rust, or hold a better edge than those made of cheaper materials. Following is a partial list of some of the more common types of steel used in the manufacture of knife blades.
Stainless steel has a high chromium content to help it prevent rust. Contrary to public opinion, it is not rust proof. It is simply rust resistant, meaning it will resist rusting better than most metals, but if not taken care of can succumb to rust. It is not a very strong metal, thus knife blades made of it tend to be somewhat cheaper than most.
AUS-8 is a high carbon, low chromium stainless steel. While not quite as rust resistant as stainless steel, it tends to be a stronger metal, thus making it a little more expensive than stainless.
VG-10 is a high carbon steel with differing amounts of chromium, vanadium, molybdenum, and cobalt. It is especially popular with kitchen cutlery manufacturers as it will hold an edge and does not become brittle even after it has been sharpened many times as is common with many hard steels.
440A is a durable high carbon stainless steel that is used by many manufacturers in the production of hunting knives and survival knives.
Damascus steel was used by the Muslims in the crusades. Its exact composition is unknown today, although many companies and smiths have experimented in trying to recreate it. It is an especially durable metal that tends to be very expensive.
While this list is very incomprehensive, it should give you some idea of what to look for when you are shopping for a hunting knife. The old saying that you get what you pay for is very true when purchasing a quality hunting knife. They range anywhere from $5 to over $1,000. I would highly recommend that any serious hunter get the best they can afford.
About the Author
Wang Kaixuan is an author, lecturer, musician, and traveler. He is a regular contributor for UntamedKnives.com and SpearmanFlowers.com. He is originally from the U.S. but has traveled to 8 countries including Italy, Austria, Belgium, France, Holland, and the Canary Islands. He has lived overseas a total of 6 years (3 in Germany and 3 in China). His travels have gained him much knowledge about various cultures, peoples, and products. (This article is copyrighted by Wang Kaixuan.)
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