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At JRK Knives, I have discovered that one of the premier resources for knife steel is managed by Dr. Larrin Thomas at knifesteelnerds.com.

About Dr. Larrin:

Thomas Dr. Larrin Thomas possesses a profound passion for steel metallurgy. He produces insightful content for knifemakers, collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone with a scientific curiosity about steel. His original research focuses on identifying optimal heat treatments, processing methods, and steel types for knife production. He aims to clarify complex concepts through his articles, achieving varying levels of success. To support Knife Steel Nerds and their initiatives, you can become a patron on Patreon. This membership grants you early access to articles, the opportunity to have your questions addressed on the website, the ability to vote on future research topics, and even a coffee mug. For further details, please click here.

The Knife Steel Nerds Book

Dr. Larrin Thomas has also authored a book available on Amazon that delves into the creation of high-performance knives. This publication is tailored for knife enthusiasts, knifemakers, and bladesmiths. It does not serve as a traditional guide to knifemaking or blade smithing; rather, it offers a comprehensive examination of how various steels, metallurgy, heat treatments, and edge geometries influence knife performance. The book includes ratings for toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance for many popular knife steels, along with micrographs of over 50 different steels and specific recommended heat treatments for each.

Additionally, it addresses questions such as:

1) Does a thinner or thicker edge provide greater longevity?
2) Which heat treatment yields the best performance?
3) Are there advantages to forging blades?
4) Should one opt for stainless or carbon steel? All these inquiries and more are answered by a metallurgist with extensive experience in the knife industry.

Note: The book has been updated to include Celsius conversions based on feedback from international readers.

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