Knife ”Wild Boar’ Elmax steel, hornbeam handle, decorative engraving, inlay with silver

Knife specifications: KUILIS”. Steel: Hardness: 60-62 HRC. Blade length (mm): Blade thickness (mm): 112 / 4,40 inches: Blade width (mm): 3 / 0,11 inches: Handle: hornbeam, decorative engraving, silver inlay Overall length (mm): 33 / 1,29 inches: Knife type: hunting, outdoor knife Package: knife, leather sheath 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 study the properties of Elmax steel. The main factor affecting the properties of any steel, and thus of the knife made from it, is the alloying. The chemical elements in the composition of the steel 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 provides excellent corrosion resistance and increases the toughness of the steel, as well as its strength 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 corrosion resistance as well as the strength characteristics, including elasticity. 0,3% manganese, which also has a positive effect on the strength, wear resistance and hardness of the steel without reducing its elasticity. Elmax knives are almost 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. Absolute purification from harmful impurities. Excellent edge retention and relatively easy sharpening with good sharpening stones. The steel polishes well and can even be mirror-polished 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 getting a knife made of this material, now is the time to decide. It will serve you long and faithfully.