What Could Be Next for Knife Steel? Media
Published: 2 weeks ago
I discuss the possibilities for the future of knife steel - what can be developed, what probably can't, and how to handle the different trade-offs.
Written version of this information: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2026/10/04/what-could-be-next-for-knife-steel/
0:00 Intro
00:18 Properties We Want
02:48 Matched Set Method
04:07 Generational Improvements
07:03 PM Stainless Improvements
08:43 MagnaCut
11:44 Magna Family
13:42 Small Niches
14:19 Small Modifications
16:37 Forging Grades
19:49 New Matched Set
21:42 Easy Finishing Grades
22:58 Low Cost Grades
24:10 Pushing the Envelope
25:17 Summary
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Books:
The Story of Knife Steel: https://a.co/d/5w3WXz2
Knife Engineering 2nd Edition: https://a.co/d/0eQGodLr
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Written version of this information: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2026/10/04/what-could-be-next-for-knife-steel/
0:00 Intro
00:18 Properties We Want
02:48 Matched Set Method
04:07 Generational Improvements
07:03 PM Stainless Improvements
08:43 MagnaCut
11:44 Magna Family
13:42 Small Niches
14:19 Small Modifications
16:37 Forging Grades
19:49 New Matched Set
21:42 Easy Finishing Grades
22:58 Low Cost Grades
24:10 Pushing the Envelope
25:17 Summary
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Support knife steel research on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/Knifesteelnerds
------
Books:
The Story of Knife Steel: https://a.co/d/5w3WXz2
Knife Engineering 2nd Edition: https://a.co/d/0eQGodLr
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Get Content on my Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifesteelnerds
???? Website: https://knifesteelnerds.com/