Knife collectors can put their knives through some crazy situations. That means knife manufacturers need to make durable knives that can stand these real work use cases. One of the most reliable methods for assessing the durability and functionality of knives is the Rockwell Hardness Test. You may have heard about the Rockwell hardness of a knife on knife shows and collector exhibits. However, there are more hardness tests and scales than just Rockwell. So why is this one chosen to test knives? We are going to explain why this particular test is the preferred choice among knife manufacturers and... Continue reading