Knife specifications: “CHIEFTAIN”
Steel: forged stainless steel Sandvik 12C27
Hardness: 56-58 HRC.
Blade length (mm): 140 / 5,51 Inch
Blade thickness (mm): 3.5 / 0,14 Inch
Blade width (mm): 31 / 1,22 Inch
Handle: African Wenge wood+Birch wood
Overall length (mm): 270 / 10,62 Inch
12C27 steel is part of the Sandvik family. It is low-end high-chromium steel that is well-liked in the knife industry because it provides outstanding wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high hardness, key qualities that create ideal knife steel.

Furthermore, 12C27 steel sharpens relatively quickly, unlike other high-chromium steels, which take a long time to sharpen due to their hard chromium carbides. Sandvik 12C27 steel is commonly used in the manufacture of hunting knives, pocket knives, fishing knives, camping knives, tactical knives, skate blades, and ice augers.

Thanks to its high chromium content, 12C27 steel is resistant to corrosion and rust. Furthermore, since it is made of stainless steel, it is stain-resistant.

However, you cannot expect this steel knife to remain rust-free in water for several days. If you want these steel blades to last for decades, you should dry and oil them after each use or if you plan to store them for an extended period.