After graduating with an engineering degree in 1986, Bloch refined the design, sought out a manufacturing facility in Japan and began production. From its humble beginnings as a one-man show with four prototype samples, Bloch's company, Outdoor Edge, has grown significantly in the past thirty years.

Premium Quality: Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, these replacement blades ensure long-lasting sharpness and superior corrosion resistance. The blades are precision-cut to maintain their edge, allowing you to tackle a wide range of cutting tasks with ease.

Complete with two interchangeable 3.0" utility blades plus a 3.0" drop-point blade to go from work to play with the push of a button.

Outdoor Edge Knives is a Colorado-based manufacturer of knives that are a combination of functional design with sharpest and the best edge holding steels in their state-of-art production.

Germany and Japan have been known for their knife making skills for centuries. Both boast some of the most popular knife brands in the world. To make a confident decision when buying a high-quality kitchen knife, you need to know the characteristics that set them apart.

Blades can be made from a variety of materials. The most common being carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel and alloy steel. Other less common materials in blades include: cobalt and titanium alloys, ceramics, obsidian, and plastic. The hardness of steel is usually stated as a number on the Rockwell C scale (HRC).

Carbon steel is a popular choice for survival knives because it is strong and easy to sharpen. It can maintain a sharp edge for a long time and can handle its own. It is also relatively easy to sharpen, even if it has become very blunt.

Yes. All safety razor blades are universal. Double edged or DE blades will fit into any butterfly razor or doubled-edged razor. But you should still pay attention to the quality of the blade you buy for your eco-friendly reusable razor.

While all blades follow a standard design to fit into safety razors, what differentiates the blades is their sharpness. In short, some blades are sharper than others. Sharper blades mean will slice through stubble more easily, but when paired with an aggressive razor, can cause irritation for those with sensitive skin.

We use a variety of stainless steels in our knives including AUS-8, 8Cr13MoV, 420J2 and 440A.

Camillus Camillus. Based on my research, Camillus is the oldest pocket knife manufacturer in the United States. Camillus got its start in 1876, according to the company's website.

Remember, German knives are thicker, more durable and better all-purpose chef knives, while Japanese knives are lightweight and thinner, specialized for precise slicing and chopping. Now you're ready to make a knowledgeable decision and invest in one of the best chef's knives.

• Kikuichi. In addition to being one of the best knife brands in the world, Kikuichi may very well be one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the world.
• Miyabi.
• Zwilling.
• J.A. Henckels.
• Shun.
• Wüsthof.
• Global.
• Victorinox.

Stainless Steel

• 440 C Stainless Steel: Premium grade of steel for maximum sharpness and corrosion resistance.
• 440 A Stainless Steel: Premium grade of steel for maximum sharpness and corrosion resistance.
• 420 Stainless Steel: Standard grade of steel combining sharpness, corrosion resistance and cost.

Because of its strength, longevity and edge retention, high-carbon steel is generally regarded as the best choice for a sword. Although distinctive and attractive blades can be made from other types of steel.

1095 Carbon Steel Its mixture of carbon and Manganese give it favorable edge holding capabilities, while its lack of chromium allows it to stain easily. Due to its high toughness levels, 1095 carbon steel is best suited for making fixed blade knives for hard use applications such as camping.