RWL34™ is named after renowned knife maker Bob Loveless (1929–2010), who revolutionized knife making with his hollow ground drop point blade and full tapered tangs. He discovered the Japanese ATS34 steel, perfect for high-quality stainless knives. Pelle Billgren, founder of Damasteel, improved ATS34 into a superior powder metallurgy steel, naming it RWL34™. Made in the world’s most advanced facility, RWL34™ offers exceptional strength, toughness, and easy maintenance. Knifemakers love its workability and mirror finish, embodying Bob’s uncompromising quality and usability standards.
The best choice for any size of blade. Available as flat bar and sheets.
RWL34™
A martensitic, stainless, hardenable and non patterned steel. Like the Damascus patterned steels it is a rapidly solidified powder steel for highest edge strength. RWL34™ is one of the two steel grades used in DS93X™ martensitic knife steel. A particular successful product with very high strength and toughness combined with extreme edge sharpness that is easy to maintain.
Steel properties
- Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
- Highest cleanliness with no inclusions
- Incomparable toughness and strength
- Patented Powder Metallurgy product
- Solid Steel Technology™ resulting in a homogenous product
- Superior edge sharpness and cutting ability
- Top quality and easy to work with ensures perfect result