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15 pocket knife steels explained in plain English (and who they’re for)

Knife steel talk gets weird fast because guys treat it like a status symbol. In real use, it comes... The post 15 pocket ...
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Why "super steel" fatigue is real in 2026—what buyers are starting to prioritize instead

Knife buyers in 2026 are tired of spec sheets that read like chemistry exams and marketing copy that promises... The post Why ...
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This Knife Spec Is Everywhere Now. But What Does It Actually Mean?

“There definitely is a performance difference — it’s quantifiable,” says Martin Mills, who manages Benchmade’s technology center. The knife industry judges steel based on traits like corrosion ...