Knife “THOR”– Swedish Steel Uddeholm Elmax SuperClean

Knife specifications: “TORS” Steel: Swedish steel Uddeholm “Elmax” SuperClean Hardness: 60 HRC Blade length (mm): 150 / 5,90 Inch Blade thickness (mm): 4 / 0,15 Inch Blade width (mm): 30 / 1,18 Inch Handle: stabilised Karelian birch Overall length (mm): 278 / 10,95 inches Elmax is one of the most widespread powder steels. So, to get a rough idea of what miracles a “powder” knife is capable of, it is enough to look at the characteristics of Elmax steel. The main factor affecting the characteristics of any steel, and thus of a knife made from it, is the alloying. It is the chemical elements in the composition of the steel that give it certain properties, be it strength, corrosion resistance, impact resistance, edge retention and so on. Elmax steel has the following composition: 1.7% carbon, which places the steel in the high-carbon class and gives it increased hardness and durability. 18% chromium, which gives it exceptional corrosion resistance and increases the toughness of the steel as well as its impact resistance and elasticity. 3% vanadium, which improves the structure of the steel, making it denser and giving it hardness and toughness. 1% molybdenum, which slightly increases resistance to corrosion as well as the strength properties, including elasticity. 0.3% manganese, which also has a positive effect on the strength, wear resistance and hardness of the steel without reducing its ductility. Elmax knives are practically completely immune to corrosion. A blade of this steel is very resistant to lateral loads and bending. Powder steel has an almost ideal internal structure. Completely cleansed of harmful impurities. Amazing edge retention and relative ease of sharpening with good sharpening stones. The steel can be polished and even mirror-finished without a pattern appearing. A perfectly mirror-like surface can be achieved. To sum up, Elmax steel is rightly recognised as one of the best knife steels today. If you have long been thinking of buying a knife made of this material, now is the time to decide. It will serve you long and faithfully.