Used steels and materials

Knife manufacturing technology at OOO PP Kizlyar.

Steels used to make Kizlyar knives.

40X13 (analog 420.425mod, Japan SUS420J1)

Popular steel, which has good corrosion resistance for divers and fishermen, is common in the production of folding and kitchen knives. Cutting properties are satisfactory made of steel souvenirs mainly produced by daggers and jester.

65X13 (carbon 0.6-0.7%, chrome 16-18% - analog 440A, 440B, Japan AUS-6)

Steel is similar to the previous one, but it better holds the blade. It is used for the production of cheap hunting knives. Main steel used for hunting, hiking and folding knives. Blades are forged from rolled steel. Hardness HRC 56-59

95X18 (carbon 0.95-1.1%, chrome 16-18% - analog 440C)

110-18% (carbon 1.05%, chrome 14% - BG42 analog, ATS 34)

Steel for high quality premium knives. At Kizlyar, this steel is made exclusively to order. Hardness HRC 61-62.

X12MF (chrome 11-12.5% ​​- analogue D2, Japan SKD11).

Alloy tool steel with low corrosion resistance. Kizlyar's own procedures achieved higher hardness. HRC hardness 59-61.

ШХ15, У8А, У10А, ХВГ (not an analog).

Bearing, carbon and tool steels are not corrosion resistant and require care. The company manufactures custom-made knives from these steels, and all of these steels are used for damask production.

Kizlyar Blade Decoration.

Blades with multi-layer hand etching motif are also produced together with the serial knives. Each such blade is original and unique. The blades are decorated with traditional animal motifs and Dagestan landscapes. The motif applied by hand is unique and unique on every blade. Deep etching of the pattern with subsequent blackening is also carried out manually.

Kizlyar Knife Handle.

Half of the production is made of precious Caucasian walnut, which was an export article at the beginning of the last century. The other half are made of oak, hornbeam, karal birch, eben, bones, tusks and horns of mammoths, elephants, walruses, leather rings, Elastron-G, ABS palst. etc

Technologies used in the production of knives in the company Zlatoust AIR 16 types of steel.

In the production of AIR, the blades are processed in the shape, hardened, engraved; Zladinox damask steel blades are forged in our own forge. Blade hardness, depending on the type of steel, according to Rockwell, averages 56-61HRC. The company has implemented heat treatment technology in a shielding gas environment, which allows strict control of the carbon potential of steel and generally ensures the high quality of finished products.

The products offered by AIR are the best examples of the traditional art of Zlatoust armourers and metal engraving masters. Steel production in Zlatoust dates back to the 19th century

Steels used in the manufacture of Zlatoust AIR knives.

• 95X18 (EI229) high alloy stainless steel
• 100X13M (EI515) surgical steel
• 110Х18М-ШД (ЭИ 229) high chrome tool steel
• 40Х10С2М (ЭИ107) heat resistant. and heat-resistant steel
• 50X14MF tool steel used for cutting metals
• 65G (Russia) spring steel
• AUS-8 Japanese martensitic stainless steel
• 95X13M3K3B2F (EP766) martensitic stainless steel
• D2 (Germany) is a die steel with a high proportion of chromium and carbon
• Elmax (Sweden) powdered, tool alloyed stainless steel
• RWL34 (Sweden) hardened martensitic stainless steel
• K340 (Austria) tool powder steel from Böhler
• M390 (Austria) premium martensitic chromium powder steel from Böhler
• Damascus Damasteel (Sweden Stainless Damascus) High Alloy Stainless Steel
• Damascus steel ZD-0803 (trademark Zladinox, manufactured by AIR Company)
• Damascus steel ZDI-1016 (trademark Zladinox, manufacturer AIR Company stainless damask)

Scandinavian countries.

• 12С27 - traditional Scandinavian brand, widespread in the blades of Finnish and Norwegian knives, with good hardening, very high quality;
• Sandvich 12C27 - Swedish tool steel "Sandvich", often used in the blades, very little impurities;
• VANADIS 10 - Swedish alloy, popular in the Scandinavian countries, vanadium -10%;
• 3G - Swedish composite powder steel, one of the best among modern brands, high carbon , relatively hard and hard, impact resistant, does not wear out and perfectly resists corrosion;
• S30V - Swedish powder steel, "gold standard", excellent wear resistance, high hardness and corrosion resistance, fast sharpening, universal, the best steel for all types of knives.

USA.

• 420 is a high-soft steel with good corrosion resistance. Used with diving knives. However, the edge sharpens slightly, due to its softness it is not suitable for serrated knives. It is located in the middle price segment. They use brands: "Beker", "Fortuna", "Victorinox", "Wenger";
• 420HC - high carbon steel, modification 420 - contains more carbon, highly anti-corrosion, easy to grind;
• 440A - durable, wear resistant, low cost;
• 440C (440B) - excellent sharpness and corrosion resistance. Very common in blade production;
• 154CM - "top" quality, the best stainless steel for knives: high strength, long-term sharpness with sufficient hardness, high resistance to wear and long-term sharpening;
; CPM S30V - a type of powder steel, developed especially for the production of knives, medium-hard, wear-resistant, quickly straightened, universal, very popular;
• H-1 is a stainless steel used in the production of marine and diving knives . Found in Spyderc.

Japan.

• 420 J 2 - low level steel, easy to process; more often used as a harder steel lining;
• AUS-4 - very soft steel, anti-corrosion, has an average price;
• AUS-8 (8A) - soft stainless steel knives, which retain their sharpness for a relatively long time, are very popular, durable, hard and wear-resistant. They do not actively resist corrosion;
• ATS-55 - has good strength, wear resistance, hardness. However, it can be brittle, corrosive and out of focus. Used in "Spyderco";
• ATS-34 - Hitachi steel, analog 154CM. High quality steel, excellent maintenance of sharp edges, tough, anti-corrosion. Found in Spyderc;
• VG-1 is a steel made of special Takefu steel, well hardened, perfectly sharpened, long-lasting, strong. In demand in the food industry, kitchen knives are produced;
• VG-2 - a type of steel manufactured by “Takefu Special Steel”, highly corrosion-resistant, used as a kitchen lining for knives;
• VG- 10 - steel alloy, almost stainless, holds the edge well, quickly sharpens on the "razor", popular with cooking and gardening knives;
• ZDP-189 - high-carbon powder steel "Hitachi", keeps sharpening for a long time time, but weakly resists rust, rather brittle, does not accept sharp and heavy loads, not suitable for sharpening, average strength. Popular Spyderco;
• Cowry X (RT-6) - highly corrosion resistant; carbon - 3%;
• Cowry Y (CP-4) - highly resistant to corrosion; carbon - 1.2%;
• KK - brand "Hitachi", demand for sharp razors, produces stainless steel kitchen knives, cooking options;
• ZDP-247 - high carbon steel , cooking knives are made, excellent corrosion resistance;
• ZA-18 - grade "Aichi Steel" steel alloy, hardened, excellent hardness, strength, corrosion resistance;
• FAX 18 is a high-speed powder steel of the "NACHI-FUJIKOSHI" class, very durable and well resistant to wear.

China.

• 8Cr13MoV , 8Cr14MoV - steel with carbon content 0.8%. Cheap;
• 3Cr13 - a type of steel with excellent cutting properties, medium hard, in the middle price segment;
• G-2 or GIN-1 is a cheap steel blade with medium wear resistance and hardness.

Europe.

• X15TN is a French steel, corrosion resistant, hard and durable. Does not hold the edge for a long time;
• N 690 - very rare Austrian steel, has a high rating, anti-corrosion, easy to grind;
• M390 is a relatively popular Austrian steel, wear resistant, excellent cutting properties , long-term holding of edges. Used in medicine for military purposes. It is one of the best types of modern steel;
• ELMAX is an Austrian powder steel alloy with a high degree of wear and corrosion resistance.

CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries

• X 12MФ (analog D2) - pressed carbon steel, "semi-steel", highly corrosion-resistant, perfectly preserves the sharpness of the edge. However, the strength of the blades is not the highest;
• U10, U11, U7, U8 - instrumental types of steel, highly viscous, strong, good edge grip, fear of corrosion. Y7 and Y8 are good for cutting tools. U10 and U11, on the other hand, are very fragile and are not designed to shock;
• U10A, U11A / U7A, U8A - high hardness tool types of high viscosity knife steels, durable, well cut but weakly resistant anti-corrosion;
• 1095/1080/1070 is a simple "standard" carbon steel, sharpens quickly, has good hardness and low cost. Poorly resistant to corrosion;
• 1060/1055/1050 etc. - a cluster of low carbon steels, poorly maintained sharpness, rarely used for knife making;
• 65G is a rusty type of cheap steel . High toughness, cuts well, but otherwise does not resist rust, does not hold the edge well, breaks quickly, bends strongly. It uses throwing knives;
• Р6М5 (analog М-2) - high-speed steel, very common in cheap types of steel, grinds well, afraid of chips and rust;
• SHX 15 is relatively popular bearing steel, keeps the edge for a long time, cuts quickly on the surface;
• 40X13 (45X13) / 65X13 / 95X18 (9X18 and X18) - groups of stainless steel types, very common, strong, holds the edge, good they resist corrosion. Suitable for kitchen knives;
• 50Х14МФ - stainless steel, demand among large domestic brands, the blade is strong, durable, remarkably holds the edge. The quality depends on the heat treatment. In demand for the creation of kitchen knives;
• KhVG (9ChVG) - a brand of steel with high hardness, easy sharpening, stable blade, relatively strong, weakly resistant to corrosion;
• Kh6VF is steel, strong enough, with a durable edge, good corrosion resistance. Used in the manufacture of combat and hunting knives;
• 5 KhNM - high-strength steel, excellent cut quality, resistance to low temperatures, poor resistance to rust. Demand for knives for survival, sports, extreme tourism;
• 50 HCA is a popular forging steel of good quality and toughness. Durable edge, durable. Slightly weak anti-corrosion properties. Used in combat knives, long blades;
• 40X10S2M (EI-107) - a cheap brand of solid high-viscosity steel, has a stable sharpening, resists wear, high temperatures and rust;
• 9ХС is a brand of tool steel, highly resistant to wear, which is characterized by its strength and flexibility.