Knife steel guides

Plain-language guides built on the same data as the steel chart.

• Best Knife Steels Ranked by Property
  The best knife steels ranked by edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening, plus a balanced ranking of 30 steels.
• Knife Steel Types Explained
  Stainless, powder metallurgy, tool, high-speed and carbon knife steels explained: what defines each type and which steels belong to it.
• Carbon vs Stainless Steel for Knives
  Carbon steels average 1/10 for corrosion resistance against 7.4/10 for stainless, but sharpen more easily. Full comparison.
• Best Steel for EDC Knives
  Which knife steels suit everyday carry: steels that balance edge retention and toughness and resist rust, by price tier, with knives that use them.