The world of knife steels can be complex and overwhelming, with endless options and jargon thrown around. But fear not, budget-conscious knife enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into 14C28N steel, a high-performance stainless steel that offers exceptional value without breaking the bank.
Developed by Sandvik at the request of Kershaw Knives, 14C28N boasts a unique composition that sets it apart:
- Nitrogen-enhanced: This means it contains more nitrogen than traditional stainless steels, leading to improved wear resistance and hardness.
- Balanced properties: It strikes a sweet spot between edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. This makes it versatile for various tasks, from everyday kitchen use to outdoor adventures.
Here’s what makes 14C28N a compelling choice:
- Sharpness: It takes a keen edge and holds it well, ensuring clean and precise cuts.
- Toughness: It’s resistant to chipping and breaking, making it reliable for demanding use.
- Corrosion resistance: It excels in withstanding rust and stains, perfect for use in humid environments or with wet food items.
- Sharpening ease: Compared to some high-end steels, 14C28N is relatively easy to sharpen at home, even for beginners.
- Affordability: This is where 14C28N truly shines. It offers excellent performance at a competitive price point, making it a fantastic option for those seeking value without sacrificing quality.
Who is 14C28N for?
This steel is a great choice for:
- Home cooks: It’s perfect for everyday kitchen tasks, from chopping vegetables to slicing meats.
- Outdoor enthusiasts: Its toughness and corrosion resistance make it suitable for camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
- Budget-minded knife buyers: It offers exceptional value for the price, making it a great entry point into the world of high-quality knives.
While not the absolute best in every category, 14C28N excels in offering a well-rounded set of qualities at an attractive price. If you’re looking for a reliable, versatile, and easy-to-maintain knife steel without breaking the bank, 14C28N is definitely worth considering.
Great knife
Got the large Honey Badger Drop point. Great everyday carry knife. Super sharp! Happy with my purchase. Can only recommend it.
Great budget knives that compete with other brands. Only complaint is that the finish on the edges of the scales could be nicer. Otherwise perfect.
Can’t say enough about my experience with honey badger. Knife was sharp out of the box and arrived quick. When I mistakenly ran my knife through the dryer I lost some parts and thought I would be buying a new one, when I contact customer service, they not only sent me the parts I needed but also helped me identify parts I didn’t know I was missing. All within the hour. Really can’t say enough, honey badger customer service is probably the best I’ve ever experienced
Just got my 1st knife yesterday, and I must say, from the ones I looked at and investigated, Honey Badger stood out for me and I am extremely happy with my choice.
Only handled one and it was a great blade!
I had to leave a review. They are a knife company
Superb Craftsmanship and design, Excellent EDC Knife!
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The large drop point is my jam!! How perfectly this knife is engineered and appointed is almost an enigma to me! How did they get it to be so good and so budget friendly?
Honey Badger Knives are top notch for quality.
I do not own a a Honey Badger knife at the moment but I’ve heard nothing but good about these guys! I’m a beginning knife enthusiast and I live for the more budget friendly and on the occasion one that is more expensive for my collection. I’m adding all knives from different brands and if I won a knife from Honey Badger then they will have a spot in my collection and hopefully grow with the other brands I have now. Here’s to winning giveaways 🤘
I live in south Africa and love the Honey Badger knifes, excellent product competitive with ANY top tier name brands, parts and warrantee available easily. I will NEVER buy another top tier knife from abroad!!
Great quality at a great price point, replacement parts and ways to customize your knife. What more could you ask for?
honey badger has really good high quality knifes. i was gifted one, and since then i have it in my pocket all the time. once i lost it, so i told my family that who ever finds it gets 20 ILS
I love honey badger knives design.
Best pocket knife I’ve owned. Have carried all the major brands for years. And great options in other brands, but what impressed with this brand is truly the quality of the blade, fit and finish. This is a gentleman’s/grown up’s knife though. Thin super sharp blade. If you use a knife as a screw driver and to jam into hard things, look elsewhere.
Just bought the honeybadger knife HB1017 flipper medium and I am well satisfied with it except for the lock bar. When you close the blade the release nub has a sharp edge that hits the end of your thumb. I filed the edge off without a problem but I feel this should be addressed by the designer.
Nice looking knife!
Great knives at a reasonable price
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