RWL-34
RWL-34. Stainless super-steel
Made by a small firm in Sweden, it is specifically designed for hunting knives. With a hunting knife, the prime concern is edge retention. You want a sharp knife that stays sharp as long as possible.
It does not need toughness or flexibility because you won’t be using it for chopping, prying or whittling.
The grain is exceptionally fine, which allows the edge to be ground to the sharpest possible edge. It is possible to get a sharp edge on almost any steel, but holding it is the trick.
Because of the fine grain, the edge is free of burrs. Combined with the high hardness of Rc 61 it stays sharper for longer.
Not just a bit longer. Much, much longer. You will notice this almost the first time you use it, especially if you have been using an ordinary stainless steel like 440c. The knife will be delivered with a shaving edge, and will still shave hairs off your arm after numerous grallochs and skinning sessions.
Stainless steel will still discolour if neglected; it is only stain-less. So keep it clean and dry. However, there is not the urgency associated with carbon steel.
