“ZEVS” Knife Specifications:
\nBlade material: Swedish Uddeholm \u201cElmax\u201d SuperClean steel
\nBlade hardness: 60 HRC
\nBlade length (mm): 123
\nBlade thickness (mm): 3
\nWidest point of the blade (mm): 33
\nHandle material: Stabilized Karelian birch
\nTotal length (mm): 244
\nKnife type: hunting, hiking
\nPackage contents: knife, leather sheath<\/p>\n
Elmax is one of the most common types of powder steel. Therefore, to get a general idea of what wonders a knife made from \u201cpowder\u201d is capable of, it\u2019s enough to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of Elmax steel. The main factor influencing the properties of any steel\u2014including a knife made from it\u2014is its chemical composition. It is precisely the chemical elements in the steel\u2019s 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\u2019s strength, as well as its impact resistance and ductility. 3% vanadium, which improves the steel\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ELMAX stainless steel alloy tool steel is manufactured in Sweden. The manufacturer is UDDEHOLM. Elmax steel knives are popular around the world. Elmax steel is highly wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant due to its high chromium, vanadium, and molybdenum content. It features an exceptionally hard cutting edge. Hardness of 62 on the Rockwell scale. Improved elasticity (resistance to breakage). A blade made of ELMAX steel is suitable for polishing, resulting in a mirror-like finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":65293,"template":"","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[135,138,136],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-15917","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-fishing-knives","product_cat-hunting-knives","product_cat-outdoor-knives","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n