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Ponder CTS™-XHP versus other steels. Is the quality in the steel?

CTS™-XHP VS EVERYONE ELSE! (By the data!)

Welcome back. In some ways, this is the hardest of the three posts about CTS™-XHP. In others… easy day. What I wanted to look at here was just a side by side comparison of a few different types of steels and then draw a conclusion or two. Basically, it’s a versus post! Who has the best stats? Let’s find out.

MTKnives is a little… different.

This post is going to approach this subject a little differently than most knife makers approach the subject. A lot of people in this industry like to take one knife and compare it to another using the rope-cut method. There are others but this one is pretty ubiquitous. Basically, you take […]

By |2017-03-07T23:25:59-06:00March 8th, 2017|Uncategorized|2 Comments
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CTS™-XHP: Is this super steel the best for knives? I think so.

 

Let’s continue our discovery of CTS™-XHP. Possibly the best knife steel ever.

CTS™-XHP is one of the most fantastic steels on the market. I don’t just say that because I use it. I say that because it is possibly the best. It is in high demand. The thought that went into the formula is dumbfounding. The quality of the manufacturing is top notch. And most importantly the performance of the steel is unbelievable. I have a hard time saying something is the best ever, but this steel might just be the best knife steel ever. Let’s keep describing it. Hope you enjoy!

Carpenter’s XHP is Air Hardening:

Recall the last post when we talked about how CTS™-XHP was formed using powder metallurgy? Ok. So […]

By |2017-02-26T23:04:54-06:00February 27th, 2017|Uncategorized|1 Comment
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No Longer Selling Sharpening Supplies

 I am no longer going to stock sharpening supplies.

I want as many people to be able to keep their knives sharp as possible! And to save their money so they can spend it on a nice knife 🙂 So I am going to provide you with the links to the products I recommend as well as cheaper alternatives. I believe in buy once cry once. So it isn’t really a recommendation, but I understand some people just prefer to go with the cheapest route available. These links are Amazon Affiliate links and I will get a small percentage of the sale cost. However, it doesn’t cost you any more than it would if you bought straight from Amazon.

I may be […]

By |2022-05-29T11:22:19-05:00February 22nd, 2017|Uncategorized|2 Comments
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CTS™-XHP: What is Carpenter’s XHP steel? In a word, Excellent.

 Is CTS™-XHP the best steel? I think so.

CTS™-XHP steel at this time is my go to steel for Extra High-Performance knives. Frankly, I think it is incredibly hard to beat in performance. Carpenter’s XHP outperforms pretty much everything out there. It is a premium steel and it is coveted by knife makers around the world. I have been wanting to write a few articles about this steel for a while now.

 

That time is now. Let’s dive in!

Over the next few articles, I plan on covering the makeup of the steel, some in-depth explorations of the characteristics of the steel, and make some comparisons to other common steels you might encounter.

For this article, […]

By |2017-04-26T20:12:17-05:00February 20th, 2017|Uncategorized|1 Comment
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2 Special Deals in honor of my eBook Launch!

How to Sharpen the Edge of Your Knife

I teach a one day knife and blade sharpening course and in all of my classes, I discover the same or similar stories. People can’t seem to get their knife sharp no matter what technique they try or how long they work. Their knife edge doesn’t take an edge or keep an edge. For men, they resort to brute hand strength to cut or slice anything. Women become frustrated and just have their kitchen knives professionally sharpened for too much money.

How would you like to draw your knife from your pocket, sheath, or block and know beyond any shadow of a doubt that your knife is ready to cut, slice, dice, or trim? […]

By |2017-01-29T18:47:18-06:00January 30th, 2017|Knife Sharpening, MT Knife News|Comments Off on 2 Special Deals in honor of my eBook Launch!
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The Survival Podcast Limited Seating Knife Building Opportunity

Let me help you learn how to make your own knife. Easy.

I am excited to be one of Jack Spirko’s instructors this year! Jack’s “The Survival Podcast Workshop” sold out in just about 2 hours last time! That means that you guys really want to be at the 9 Mile Farm in March. And so do I!

I can’t wait to share what I know about knife making with you. I am the first instructor on the first day so bring your coffee! (Brew it extra strong Jack, we have important stuff to talk about!) This year as you may know Jack is changing the format […]

By |2017-01-30T01:44:37-06:00January 30th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Survival Podcast Limited Seating Knife Building Opportunity
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How to Establish a Burr on the Edge of your Knife

Four-Part Mini-Series Introduction

This is the fourth post in a four-part series in the month of January on sharpening your knife. My four-part post is designed to be kind of like a mini-course on knife sharpening. There is a very special announcement that I will make at the end of this post! You will not be disappointed.

This four-part mini-course is designed to take you through the process of establishing a burr. This course will get your blade razor sharp in no time. Of course, if you have been around MTKnives for any amount of time you will know that I am not satisfied with razor sharp. That is why you need to keep reading all the way to the end of this […]

By |2017-01-25T00:24:40-06:00January 25th, 2017|Knife Sharpening|1 Comment
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Top 5 Worst Mistakes Made When Sharpening Your Knife

Four-Part Mini-Series Introduction

This is the third post in a four-part series in the month of January on sharpening your knife. My four-part post is designed to be kind of like a mini-course on knife sharpening. There is a very special announcement that I will make at the end of the series so stay tuned to see what I have in store! You will not be disappointed.

This four-part mini-course is designed to take you through the process of establishing a burr. This course will get your blade razor sharp in no time. Of course, if you have been around MTKnives for any amount of time you will know that I am not satisfied with razor sharp. Again, you will have to stay […]

By |2017-01-17T21:10:07-06:00January 18th, 2017|Knife Sharpening|10 Comments
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What is the Right Angle to Sharpen Your Knife?

Four-Part Mini-Series Introduction on How to Sharpen Your Knife

This is the second post in a four-part series in the month of January on how to sharpen your knife. My four-part post is designed to be kind of like a mini-course on knife sharpening. There is a very special announcement that I will make at the end of the series so stay tuned to see what I have in store! You will not be disappointed.

This four-part mini-course is designed to take you through the process of establishing a burr. This course will get your blade razor sharp in no time. Of course, if you have been around MTKnives for any amount of time you will know that I am not satisfied […]

By |2017-01-09T22:31:12-06:00January 11th, 2017|Knife Sharpening|Comments Off on What is the Right Angle to Sharpen Your Knife?
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Know These 4 Important Terms Before Sharpening Your Knife

Four-Part Mini Course on Sharpening Your Knife

Introduction

This is the first post in a four part series in the month of January on sharpening your knife. My four part post is designed to be kind of like a mini-course on knife sharpening. There is a very special announcement that I will make at the end of the series so stay tuned to see what I have in store! You will not be disappointed.

This four part mini-course is designed to take you through the process of establishing a burr. This course will get your blade to razor sharp in no time. Of course if you have been around MTKnives for any amount of time you will know that I am not satisfied […]

By |2017-01-09T22:31:13-06:00January 4th, 2017|Knife Sharpening|5 Comments
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