AK Trivia Question: What Knife Steel is commonly known as "Swedish Steel"? | June 2026
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Welcome back to another round of AK Trivia, where your knife knowledge gets put to the test! Whether you’re just getting into the hobby or you’ve got a grail wall at home, this week’s question is about Atlantic Knife.
This week's challenge:
🗣️ "What knife steel is commonly known as "Swedish Steel"?" Drop your answer in the comments below, and don’t forget — correct answers are entered to win a personal shoutout from Cee & Just Jul on an upcoming AK Blade episode, plus a shot at our next giveaway. Ready, set, guess!
Sandvik (now Alleima). Most famous specific grades are Sandvik 12C27 and 14C28N.
Sandvik 19C27 stainless steel (12C27/14C28N) It refers to high-purity steel made in Sweden from exceptionally clean iron ore low in impurities.
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Sandvik Stainless Steel (12C27N, 14C28N being most popularly used for knives).