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Benchmade’s Gold Class Lowden 2026
Benchmade has elevated its recently released manual folder, the Lowden, into the Gold Class lineup for the very first time. This ultra-exclusive iteration dials...
An In-Depth Look at the Benchmade Gold Class Lowden 491BK-261 Limited Edition
As a trendsetter in the premium production knife industry, Benchmade’s Gold Class series has always been synonymous with blurring the line between custom crafts...
Benchmade Bailout Unveils Carbon Fiber Variants for Fall
Benchmade,a leading name in the knife industry,has introduced two new carbon fiber variations of its popular Bailout model,adding a touch of luxury and function...
Benchmade × Abel® Limited Edition Mini Adira™ Dark Waters Edition Officially Drops
Two brands that have each carved their own deep grooves into the landscape of American manufacturing have finally come together. The Benchmade × Abel® Mini Adir...
CPM-154 vs CPM-S30V Steel Performance Comparison
The primary difference between CPM-154 and CPM-S30V lies in the trade-off between edge retention and ease of maintenance . While both are high-performance powde...
154CM vs 440A Steel Comparison
Comparing 154CM and 440A is a comparison between a mid-to-high-tier performance steel and an entry-level budget steel . 154CM was once considered a "super steel...
12C27 VS 154CM Which is batter
Between 12C27 and 154CM , 154CM is the superior steel for performance , while 12C27 is the winner for budget and ease of maintenance. In the knife world, 12C27 ...
What is N690 Steel?
N690 (specifically Böhler N690 ) is a high-end conventional stainless steel produced by the Austrian company Böhler-Uddeholm . While it is not a powder metallur...
What is M390 Steel?
Böhler M390 Microclean is a premium powder metallurgy stainless steel produced by Böhler-Uddeholm (Austria). It is widely regarded as one of the most balanced "...
What is CPM-S90V Steel?
CPM-S90V (formerly known as CPM-420V) is a high-alloy powder metallurgy stainless steel produced by Crucible Industries . It is widely regarded as one of the ul...
What is CPM-S30V Steel?
CPM-S30V is a premium powder metallurgy stainless steel produced by Crucible Industries . It is a milestone in knife history, as it was the first steel ever dev...
What is CPM-20CV Steel?
CPM-20CV is a premium powder metallurgy stainless steel produced by Crucible Industries . In the knife world, it is considered a "top-tier" super steel. It is f...
What is CPM-M4 Steel?
CPM-M4 is a high-speed powder metallurgy tool steel produced by Crucible Industries . It is a modern improvement on the classic M4 high-speed steel, designed to...
What is CPM-154 Steel?
CPM-154 is a high-end powder metallurgy stainless steel produced by Crucible Industries . It is the modernized, "CPM" version of the standard 154CM steel we dis...
What is CPM MagnaCut Steel?
CPM MagnaCut is currently considered the "holy grail" of knife steels . Developed by metallurgist Larrin Thomas (author of Knife Steel Nerds ) and produced by C...
What is CPM Cru-Wear Steel?
CPM Cru-Wear is a premium powder metallurgy tool steel produced by Crucible Industries . It is a modern, upgraded version of the original Cru-Wear and is design...
What is 154CM Steel?
154CM Steel is a high-end, American-made martensitic stainless steel developed by Crucible Industries . For many years, it was considered a "super steel" and wa...