Technical notes
Read practical notes on tool steel selection, heat-treatment planning, certificate review and specialty alloy applications.
Wondering if Bohler N695 is worth it? This comparison of N695 vs N690 vs 440C shows when the extra hardness helps and when corrosion resistance wins.
Read MoreBöhler N690 is a balanced knife steel with strong corrosion resistance and easy maintenance. This review explains who should buy it and how it compares to VG-10 and S30V.
Continue readingBÖHLER Union X96 vs. generic wire: a decision framework for welding engineers weighing brand-backed consistency, factory evidence, and rework risk before choosing.
Continue readingBÖHLER N690 stainless steel: brand alone doesn't guarantee the right choice. Environment, grade, and official data decide.
Continue readingWondering if Bohler M390 steel is worth the premium? This buyer's guide weighs Bohler's credentials and independent tests to give you a conditional verdict.
Continue readingWondering if Bohler M390 is good steel? See how the brand's 2,140-strong workforce, 439 patents, and a 2023 mill shape the answer for knives.
Continue readingChoose BÖHLER UNION X96 only after checking base metal, service environment, process parameters, and certification. A four-step rule for stainless and high-alloy welding.
Continue readingShould you pay the BÖHLER premium for N695 tool steel? This review weighs application demands, documentation, and production consistency to help you decide if the grade earns its cost.
Continue readingBÖHLER N690 is a balanced stainless steel for everyday knives—good corrosion resistance, easy sharpening, but not a super steel. Read our verdict.
Continue readingBohler N690 is a martensitic stainless steel balancing hardness, corrosion resistance, and wear. Learn when it beats 304/316 and when it doesn't.
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