FAQ · Utility Knives
What blade steel lasts longest for everyday use?
Edge retention scales with harder, higher-alloy steels — S35VN, MagnaCut, and similar hold an edge notably longer than budget stainless like 8Cr or 14C28N. The trade is that harder steels take more effort to resharpen and can be less forgiving of abuse. For everyday cutting, a mid-tier steel you will actually maintain beats a premium steel you let go dull.
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