“KOIJOTS” Knife Specifications:
\nBlade material: Swedish Uddeholm \u201cElmax\u201d SuperClean steel
\nBlade hardness: 60 HRC
\nBlade length (mm): 120
\nBlade thickness (mm): 4
\nWidest point of the blade (mm): 25
\nHandle material: stabilized Karelian birch
\nTotal length (mm): 250
\nKnife type: hunting, hiking
\nPackage contents: knife, leather sheath<\/p>\n
Elmax is one of the most common powder-metallurgy steels. Therefore, to get a general idea of what wonders a \u201cpowder\u201d knife is capable of, it\u2019s enough to examine the properties of Elmax steel. The main factor influencing the properties of any steel\u2014and, consequently, the knife made from it\u2014is its composition. The chemical elements in the steel\u2019s 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\u2019s strength, as well as its toughness and elasticity. 3% vanadium, which improves the steel\u2019s 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\u2019s strength, wear resistance, and hardness, without reducing its ductility.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In summary, we can conclude that Elmax steel is rightly recognized as one of the best knife steels available today. If you\u2019ve 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.<\/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":106648,"template":"","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[135,138,136],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-65483","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