Knife

3 articles

• Schrade Tang Stamps: Identification and Dating Guide

  Deciphering a vintage pocket knife requires looking closely at the metal base of the blade where the manufacturer stamped its identity. For collectors of classic American cutlery, Schrade tang stamps

  Nov 3, 2026 6 min read

• Knife Steel Hardness: HRC Ratings and Edge Retention

  Knife steel hardness dictates how long your blade stays sharp, how easily it resharpens, and whether it chips under heavy impacts. Measured on the Rockwell C scale, known as HRC , hardness is the corn

  Nov 3, 2026 5 min read

• Chattooga 1180 Steel: Performance and Properties

  When you're evaluating high performance blade materials, carbon content and heat treatment dictate everything from edge longevity to sharpening difficulty. Among modern high carbon options, Chattooga

  Nov 2, 2026 5 min read