“KOIJOTS” Knife Specifications:
Blade material: Swedish Uddeholm “Elmax” SuperClean steel
Blade hardness: 60 HRC
Blade length (mm): 120
Blade thickness (mm): 4
Widest point of the blade (mm): 25
Handle material: stabilized Karelian birch
Total length (mm): 250
Knife type: hunting, hiking
Package contents: knife, leather sheath
Elmax is one of the most common powder-metallurgy steels. Therefore, to get a general idea of what wonders a “powder” knife is capable of, it’s enough to examine the properties of Elmax steel. The main factor influencing the properties of any steel—and, consequently, the knife made from it—is its composition. The chemical elements in the steel’s composition give it specific properties, whether it be strength, corrosion resistance, impact resistance, cutting edge durability, etc. Elmax steel is characterized by the following composition: 1.7% carbon, which classifies the steel as high-carbon and gives it increased hardness and strength. 18% chromium, which provides excellent corrosion resistance and increases the steel’s strength, as well as its toughness and elasticity. 3% vanadium, which improves the steel’s microstructure, making it denser and imparting hardness and strength. 1% molybdenum, which slightly increases corrosion resistance as well as strength characteristics, including elasticity. 0.3% manganese, which also positively affects the steel’s strength, wear resistance, and hardness, without reducing its ductility.
Elmax knives are virtually corrosion-resistant. The blade made of this steel is highly resistant to lateral loads and bending. The powder-metals steel has an almost perfect internal structure. It is completely free of harmful impurities. Excellent edge retention and relatively easy sharpening with good sharpening stones. The steel is well-polished and even buffed, showing no grain. It is possible to achieve a completely mirror-like finish.
In summary, we can conclude that Elmax steel is rightly recognized as one of the best knife steels available today. If you’ve been thinking about getting a knife made from this material for a long time, now is the time to make your decision. It will serve you well for a long time.
