Knife blades are manufactured with the following types of steel in the chart below.

Blade steel is an important component of the quality and functionality of any knife or bladed tool. Many factors such as edge retention, hardness, ease of sharpening and more -- combined with the end-use of the knife -- made a huge difference in whether the knife is correct for the task you wish to perform. The chart shows each advantage of all of the different steels used in Browning knives is explained.