“PUUKKO” Knife Specifications:
Blade material: Swedish Uddeholm “Elmax” SuperClean steel
Blade hardness: 60 HRC
Blade length (mm): 102
Blade thickness (mm): 2 – 0.1
Widest point of the blade (mm): 26
Handle material: stabilized Karelian birch
Total length (mm): 210
Knife type: hunting, hiking
Package contents: knife, leather sheath
Elmax is one of the most common types of powder steel. Therefore, to get a general idea of what wonders a knife made from “powder” is capable of, it’s enough to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of Elmax steel. The main factor influencing the properties of any steel—including a knife made from it—is its chemical composition. It is precisely the chemical elements in the steel’s composition that give it specific properties, such as strength, corrosion resistance, impact resistance, cutting edge durability, and so on. Elmax steel has the following composition: 1.7% carbon, which classifies it as a high-carbon steel and gives it increased hardness and strength. 18% chromium, which provides exceptional corrosion resistance and enhances the steel’s strength, as well as its impact resistance and ductility. 3% vanadium, which improves the steel’s microstructure, making it denser and providing it with hardness and strength. 1% molybdenum, which slightly increases resistance to corrosion as well as strength properties, including toughness. 0.3% manganese, which also positively affects the steel’s strength, wear resistance, and hardness, without reducing its ductility. Elmax knives are virtually completely corrosion-resistant. Blades made from this steel are highly resistant to lateral loads and bending. Powdered steel has an almost ideal internal structure. It is completely free of harmful impurities. It offers remarkable edge retention and is relatively easy to sharpen using good whetstones. The steel can be polished and even buffed without developing a pattern. It is possible to achieve an absolutely mirror-like finish. In summary, it can be concluded that Elmax steel is rightly recognized as one of the best knife steels available today. If you’ve been thinking about buying 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.
