Why Knife Steel Matters

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A knife is only as good as the quality of its blade — especially when it comes to demanding tactical tasks. Bargain blades constructed of low-quality materials can quickly break or dull, be tough to maintain or sharpen, fail to cut when you need them to, or even cause serious injury. In fact, a dull blade can be significantly more dangerous to operate than a razor-sharp one. That’s why Telum Tactical uses performance steel for every single knife.

The Glaive, Titan, and several other best-selling Telum models are engineered with D2 steel. Prized for its high hardness, D2 steel also boasts incredible wear resistance and edge retention, ensuring blades maintain sharpness through repeated use and heavy-duty jobs.It also resists corrosion, so even if the mission takes you into wet environments or unpredictable conditions, you don’t need to worry about rust ruining your blade.

Other knives in the Telum lineup, such as the Incinerator, are developed with S35VN steel. Similar to D2, it resists wear and corrosion and retains its edge over time. This tough, strong alloy makes a solid all-around choice for everything from kitchen knives to everyday carry blades.

While you might be able to find cheap knives at a discount price, they simply can’t provide the same level of performance as the functional, versatile blades Telum creates with high-quality materials such as D2 and S35VN steel.