The SO-2.8 makes a pretty perfect river knife. We’ve spent the last couple days up in Michigan, fishing the incredible migratory fish, salmon. Blog and video are on the Hellbent Journals the website!🤙🏽⛰️
#hellbenderbladeco #americanmanufacturing
This weekend for me, besides learning new skills, is to use our knives. Every adventure brings new uses for Hellbender Blade Co. we use our knives every chance we get to continually learn and make improvements. Never stop learning.
I’m out at the Global Bushcraft Event using putting our different models to use. Today I used the Outfitter to prep the trout for cooking. It worked incredibly well. The thin blade made it really easy to slice through the fish.
Laying down a bunch of killer fixies from the homies over at @hellbenderbladeco . USA made blades produced by some really talented dudes over in Ohio, go check them out!
#bushcraft #fixedblade #survivalknife #everydaycarry #edc
NKD pocketdump with a "Newt" fixie from @hellbenderbladeco that doesn't dissapoint! Also pictured is a Full Ti Fulltrack from @hinderer_knives , a polished Ti SPP dragonscale pen with zirc bits, a bad ass knuck from @mg_custom5 , a prybar from @lynchnw , an Olight i5T, a Wu piece from @atomicgolf , and a G-Shock GA-700 watch. Enjoy your Tuesday! 🤘🏼👊🏽
#newt #pocketdump #everydaycarry #edcgear #edc
The SO-2.8 makes a pretty perfect river knife. We’ve spent the last couple days up in Michigan, fishing the incredible migratory fish, salmon. Blog and video are on the Hellbent Journals the website!🤙🏽⛰️
#hellbenderbladeco #americanmanufacturing
Hellbender Blade Co. Ranch Hand fixed blade.
One of the cool, new offerings from Hellbender!
#sheepsfootblade #sheepsfoot #ranchhand #hellbenderbladeco
For those that have been asking, The Magnacut we use is the new Erasteel Magnacut. Here's a little information..... If you’ve been asking whether MagnaCut® is still the same steel you trust, this MagnaCut® steel production update is written for you.
When steel production changes, it’s reasonable to question whether toughness, corrosion resistance, or heat-treat behavior might shift.
Your knives, your process, and your customers depend on consistency; so clear, data-driven answers matter.
What Independent Testing Confirmed
Same MagnaCut®. Same performance.
MagnaCut® production has transitioned to Erasteel, with independent testing confirming performance equal to or better than the original material.
Improved toughness, unchanged corrosion resistance.
The current MagnaCut® delivers higher toughness at typical blade hardness levels while maintaining MagnaCut®’s industry-leading stainless corrosion resistance.
Consistent heat-treat and quality control.
Chemistry and processing were carefully calibrated and are continuously monitored to ensure full compatibility with existing heat-treat practices.
MagnaCut® earned its reputation by solving a real problem for knife makers: combining stainless corrosion resistance with high toughness and stable edges. Any uncertainty around production naturally raises concerns, especially if you’ve invested time dialing in heat-treat recipes or built a product line around MagnaCut®’s performance.
MagnaCut® continues to deliver its signature balance of toughness, edge stability, and corrosion resistance, with full continuity going forward.
What Didn’t Change: Corrosion Resistance
One of MagnaCut®’s defining strengths is its stainless corrosion resistance. Independent salt spray testing showed no visible corrosion on either version of MagnaCut®.
For you, this means no change in real-world stainless performance, whether your knives are intended for outdoor use, food prep, marine environments, or daily carry.
MagnaCut steel production update corrosion resistance testing results showing no visible corrosion after salt spray testing.
