Stiles offers only the best quality in knife steel. Made to precise tolerances with a consistent hardness and thickness to ensure accurate grinding and longer life.
M2 • Most widely used HSS. Good wear characteristics, easy to grind and price makes M2 an overall best value. Used for short to long runs.
M3 • Offers increased wear resistance through higher contents of molybdenum, vanadium and carbon. Popular for longer production runs.
T1 • Tungsten content of 18% gives T1 a slightly harder makeup than other popular steels. Also a popular choice for longer production runs and finish quality.
X-Life • Stiles brand of HSS that has gone through a special heat treat process to provide "Extra Life". Extremely hard surface resists small chips from knots and other items that can cause lines or grooves down the length of the moulding. Used for long production runs.
Ultra+ • Special formulation to give the knife edge an unrivaled advantage in cutting life. Significant run life when compared to traditional M2, up to 4 times longer. This steel has a high consistency and is easy to grind using traditional methods.