Knives made of steel EI-107: characteristics of Zlatoust products

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

You can walk around shop windows for months, looking at the products of Zlatoust gunsmiths. Many people like to admire the famous stainless steel knives. At such moments, you suddenly begin to think about the quality of weapon metal. And to a greater extent about the characteristics of steel EI-107, used in the manufacture of a large number of knives, daggers and blades in Zlatoust. The history of the appearance of the Zlatoust brand and the advantage of purchasing products from this brand is interesting.

Knives - steel brand Zlatoust

The history of weapons production in Zlatoust began in the 56th year of the 19th century. With the help of several factories concentrated in the Zlatoust district, a full cycle of manufacturing a fairly large assortment of guns was established. The Russian Empire was in a fever, the army needed everything: from bebuts and checkers, to cannons cast at factories. There was also a need for knives. Then the rifleKolchak's army needed the products, and then the Red Army. Thus began the glory of Chrysostom, one of the key pillars of which were knives.

The blades of local production were presented as a gift to important military and high-ranking persons. Hunting knives of Chrysostom are purchased as gifts these days. Gifting signature weapons is considered good manners.

Which steel can be considered the best for a knife. What the buyer needs to know?

In many people's minds, stainless steel knives and blades are considered the best. But blacksmithing experts know that it is not only this quality that distinguishes good products. The quality of the metal directly depends on its structural components: on the amount of chemicals and special additives.

Each element affects the material of the blade in its own way:

• carbon - strengthens;
• manganese and silicon - contribute to better annealing and structuring of the metal, improving the wear resistance of the product;
• chromium - adds resistance to corrosion, but in excess makes the metal brittle;
• vanadium - affects the strength and hardenability of the metal;
• nickel - adds strength and corrosion resistance to the blade;
• molybdenum - in addition to the above properties, it adds “elasticity” to the blade, protects it from breakage when bent.

Steel contains other chemical elements, but it must be remembered that not every steel with good propertiessuitable for the production of hunting and kitchen knives.

Metal for knives and blades

Steel 40X10S2M (EI-107) has a number of properties that make it suitable for the production of knives and blades for working (ordinary) purposes. This metal is a modification of the 40X13 brand, which is considered the most popular today and is used in almost all areas. The chemical composition of EI-107 has been changed quite a bit, but thanks to this, the sharpening of products is much longer. Modified steel becomes slightly harder. And the most important argument is that this material has excellent anti-corrosion properties.

This steel is able to successfully withstand many negative environments, withstand critical temperatures and their sudden changes. This steel is ideal for making blades of all kinds of applications. They have a long service life, and their prices are relatively low. The positive characteristics of steel EI-107 and its popularity allow us to call this brand of metal "folk". And it's not just about accessibility. Steel has a number of positive properties that are appreciated by consumers.

Tips & Tricks

The assortment of Zlatoust knives is great. More than half of them are made with blades made of steel EI-107. The characteristics of these knives are such that the manufacturer boldly recommends them to all “hikers” without exception: hunters, fishermen, tourists. For little money, you can buy an excellent comfortable high-quality knife that will servelong and reliable. The manufacturer provides a ten-year warranty against manufacturing defects. For knives made of the best steel, when sharpening them, it is recommended:

• use water stones and fine-grained diamonds;
• edit the cutting edge with a belt (leather) and GOI paste;
• correctly maintain the sharpening angle: 30˚ for camping and kitchen use, 40˚ for heavy work.

When purchasing products from steel grade 40X10S2M, it is recommended to choose brands of well-known manufacturers that guarantee the correct hardening, processing and sharpening of products.

Hunting knives from Zlatoust

When viewing catalogs of such products, attention should be paid to the possibility of unhindered future use. Sometimes this requires permission from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You need to understand for whom the knife is purchased, and for what purposes it will be used. Choosing Zlatoust products, you need to be based on the versatility of the hunting tool. The criteria for choosing knives for gifts and collections differ significantly. For practical use, hunting knives are selected based on the requirements for the shape, overall size of the blade and the shape of the handle. This is due to the convenience, security and performance of further use.

Description of the knife "Fox"

One of the copies of the Zlatoust firm "Zlatprofit" is suitable for hunters, fishermen and tourists. Made from the finest steelknife, equipped with a comfortable "non-slip" handle. Handle material to choose from: leather, birch bark, sapele (oak). With the Fox knife, it is easy to build a fire pit and cook in a field kitchen. The butt of the blade is straight. The length of the knife is 26 cm, the blade is 14 cm, the width is 3 cm. The knife blade is made in two versions. One of them is forged chromium-silicon steel. She is more popular. The main characteristics of EI-107 steel are the excellent cutting qualities of the blade and resistance to corrosion. Textolite is used for the guard and butt plate, as it does not rust. The ornament is made with or without gilding. Engraving is negotiated with the manager. The knife comes with a leather sheath, passport, certificate.

The assortment of knives made for domestic use is quite impressive. It is clear that not all buyers and not always look for products of only a certain steel grade in stores. But for hunters, choosing the “right” knives is a must!