Best steel on Reddit
127 reviews from r/Carpentry, r/cookware, r/knifemaking and 20 more subreddits
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#1
Red Wings
4.6
(5)
"They are $400 a pair. They have gor-tex inner liners and have a warranty."
"I’ve always sported redwings."
"I love the redwing boots with boa tightening system."
"Redwings and good socks."
"Get him a pair of Redwings, there is a store in Langley and North Vancouver."
#2
Red Wing
4.2
(5)
"I have 5 pair of RedWings for different purposes that I have accumulated over 25 years."
"I really like the RedWing Tred Lites. Had to wear safety toed boots in the manufacturing factory for +50h every week and they were easy to break in and very comfortable."
"I liked Red Wing shoes when I worked in a steel toe shoe area. They were very comfortable for being on my feet 8 - 10 hours a day."
"They are well made, steel or aluminum toes, can come in waterproof and have a great warranty."
"They are well made, steel or aluminum toes, can come in waterproof and have a great warranty."
#3
1084
5.0
(3)
"I’m quite partial to 1084."
"1084 is probably the easiest to heat treat correctly."
"They also make great chef knives that will get very sharp and are easy to sharpen."
#4
52100
5.0
(3)
"52100 is the top notch stuff 👍🏼"
"52100 is really nice-especially with cryo."
"All time favorite is still 52100 for chef knives."
#5
5160
5.0
(3)
"5160!"
"Hanweis 5160 will take a beating compared to both ronin and hanbon."
"5160/8670 for hunting knives."
#6
Keen
4.7
(3)
"I have been wearing Keen for six years."
"Keen."
"On my 3rd pair of composite toed Keens."
#7
Timberland Pro Boondocks
4.0
(3)
"Timberland pro boondocks have served me pretty well."
"Both good boots, warm and good in the weather."
"I mink oil them to keep them waterproof."
#8
Thorogood
4.0
(3)
"The best steel toe boot on the market is thorogoods moc toe with a wedge sole."
"Love my composite toe thorogood boots. They meet all your needs you've listed."
"I would personally get away from steel. Composite has a better crush rating, is lighter, and doesn't hold the cold as much in the winter months."
#9
Keen Boots
5.0
(2)
"Keen are awesome."
"Keen boots fit my feet the most comfortably."
#10
Magnacut
5.0
(2)
"MagnaCut is technically better than S45VN, especially in the toughness and corrosion resistance departments."
"Magnacut is the best stainless steel IMO."
#11
Wakui
5.0
(2)
"I’d buy a Wakui in any steel! He makes exceptional knives at a good price."
"It’s a proprietary steel meant to replace Shirogami #2. It’ll be more than fine."
#12
9260
5.0
(2)
"9260 will still hold up ok."
"If you plan to use it to cut lots of tatami then go with 9260."
#13
14C28N
5.0
(2)
"As said by HolyDiver98, 14C28N should be fine, and they have a lot of models using this steel."
"I really like the Sokoke from Ray Laconico, but if I could pick only one knife."
#14
80CRV2
5.0
(2)
"I love 80crv2."
"Extremely tough with high hardness (58-65hrc)."
#15
15N20
5.0
(2)
"For carbon steel, assuming you can’t heat treat stainless, I strongly suggest 15n20."
"They are very easy to heat treat when you get your system down and are cheap."
#16
Red Wings SuperSole
5.0
(2)
"They are hands down the most comfortable, waterproof and durable boot for PNW weather that I've found."
"I switched to redwing supersoles and they have lasted me 3 years so far."
#17
Thorogood Boots
4.5
(2)
"Comfortable right out of the box and super durable."
"Little break in period, comfortable, long lasting."
#18
80CrV2 Steel
4.0
(2)
"80CrV2.... And I've recently had great fun with Apex ultra."
"Join the 80crv2 gang."
#19
Blundstone
4.0
(2)
"I found Blundstones to be the comfiest and supportive for me."
"Most guys I work with in residential construction wear safety toe Blundstones or Redbacks."
#20
1084 Steel
3.0
(2)
"I'd recommend starting with 1084, it's more forgiving when it comes to HT"
"Don't listen to anyone saying 1095 is a good starter steel, it's not."
#21
Witcher
5.0
(1)
"I use Witcher gear only. So that's what I would recommend. Whatever Witcher gear you use, that steel sword."
#22
Faramond
5.0
(1)
"There is Faramond’s blade at level 43 which is quite easy to get after the initial quests at B&W."
#23
S45V
5.0
(1)
"Just go with S45V. It has the best balance of everything. You won't be disappointed."
#24
S110
5.0
(1)
"Based on your criteria I would say get the s110. And get a strop with green compound."
#25
Para3 LW Salt
5.0
(1)
"Get the Para3 LW Salt in Magnacut. Made for exactly what you described."
#26
Elmax
5.0
(1)
"Elmax if you can find one."
#27
carbon steel
5.0
(1)
"Yeah the best option is to use a carbon steel like 1095,1084."
#28
Solidteknics Skillets
5.0
(1)
"Solidteknics make very durable skillets."
#29
Irish Setter
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend them, very comfortable."
#30
Wesco
5.0
(1)
"Go for Wesco and have them rebuilt every couple of years. They will be a little over your price range, but are the closest thing to a lifetime boot you’ll find."
#31
SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
5.0
(1)
"One of the best options out there. It’s designed specifically for PlayStation consoles and provides impressive audio quality and comfort."
#32
Keen Cincinnati
5.0
(1)
"Top contender."
#33
Royer 8920RT
5.0
(1)
"They're Canadian, very well built, super comfortable."
#34
Birkenstock
5.0
(1)
"Has the best."
#35
Cheness Oniyuri
5.0
(1)
"9260 through hardened steel, slightly shorter blade with a longer handle."
#36
Kohetsu
5.0
(1)
"Kohetsu HAP-40 210 gyuto. Stays sharp forever."
#37
Munetoshi
5.0
(1)
"I recommend a Munetoshi gyuto from japanesenaturalstones.com"
#38
Ginsan
5.0
(1)
"Ginsan looks especially appealing, satisfying my most important considerations but without the high maintenance of carbon steel."
#39
Nick's Boots
5.0
(1)
"They’re both in Spokane but you can order online."
#40
Terra Boots
5.0
(1)
"They’re fantastic, hold up well, and I didn’t even really have to break them in."
#41
Danner Boots
5.0
(1)
"Most of their boots you can even send them to be repaired."
#42
Danner Quarry
5.0
(1)
"Danner Quarry."
#43
Misen
5.0
(1)
"Misen makes 3mm thick cladded stainless pans with sealed rims."
#44
Demeyere
5.0
(1)
"Demeyere if you can afford it."
#45
Copper
5.0
(1)
"Copper if moneys no object."
#46
V2
5.0
(1)
"The V2 is done very well and I've been pretty happy with it thus far."
#47
Carbonlite
5.0
(1)
"I was really skeptical of fusion steel (steel + aluminum) when it first came out, but after trying Carbonlite steel I'm converted."
#48
River Light
5.0
(1)
"I have an older version of this, and it's my favorite and most used pan."
#49
Bladetech
5.0
(1)
"I recently switched to bladetech dlc and it’s been great."
#50
Darto
5.0
(1)
"If I was buying carbon steel pans from scratch I would buy either Darto, De Buyer Mineral B Pro or the new Strata hybrid pans."
#51
Made In
5.0
(1)
"Made In, blue carbon steel skillet = daily use for eggs."
#52
Step Steel
5.0
(1)
"Step Steel is the best if you find any."
#53
Strata
5.0
(1)
"You might look at Strata. They have opened pre-orders for an 8.5"."
#54
de Buyer
5.0
(1)
"The French brands are all top quality: de Buyer, Matfer and Mauviel."
#55
Netherton Foundry
5.0
(1)
"You could check out Netherton Foundry in Schropshire they only do carbon steel."
#56
Yoshikane
5.0
(1)
"I have (or rather my girlfriend has) this one from Yoshikane and we both love it."
#57
unknown
5.0
(1)
"Either Toussaint Knight Steel Sword or Toussaint Ducal Guardsman's Steel Sword."
#58
26C3
5.0
(1)
"26c3 is also really great. It gets super hard!"
#59
5160 Steel
4.0
(1)
"5160 is a great sword steel (buy new, using an old leaf spring that big may lead to failure from the increased chance at micro cracks from use)."
#60
1095 Steel
4.0
(1)
"1095 is pretty good"
#61
AEB-L Steel
4.0
(1)
"AEB-L definitely"
#62
Steel
4.0
(1)
"Steel has a little bite to the blade so binds closer to realistic whereas synthetics slide around like crazy."
#63
Steel Pipe
4.0
(1)
"I spent my first several months using a 30 inch, 3/4 inch steel pipe for solo training."
#64
Strata Pans
4.0
(1)
"The strata pans are about equivalent to stainless steel in weight and searing capacity but quite non stick."
#65
Smithey
4.0
(1)
"Check out Smithey or Blanc Creatives."
#66
Lodge Cast Iron
4.0
(1)
"I’d rather just use my lodge cast iron."
#67
Stainless Steel
4.0
(1)
"I have just made the switch to stainless steel and find it far more practical."
#68
Timberland Pro
4.0
(1)
"They’re heavier than my last pair of Redwings but I’m pleasantly surprised by them."
#69
Dakota
4.0
(1)
"I work with a lot of guys who have redwing but dont take care of there boots and my dakotas outlast them."
#70
Dewalt
4.0
(1)
"Dewalt Plasma Mens Steel toe is what I like. They are comfortable imo."
#71
Danner
4.0
(1)
"Danner GTX Comp Toes and Darn Tough socks."
#72
Red Wing 2412/2414 Supersole
4.0
(1)
"Really a good boot though at the upper limits of budget, very popular around BC I've found."
#73
Gumboots
4.0
(1)
"He should have two pairs: 1) Insulated steel-toed gumboots/concrete boots for the 6 months of rain."
#74
Composite Boots
4.0
(1)
"Get him a pair of composites, his toes will thank you for it."
#75
Blundstone Steel Toe
4.0
(1)
"I always rock the steel toe blundstones with the rubber toe. They are comfortable and stand up to the water decently."
#76
Merrell Composite Boots
4.0
(1)
"I happen to love my Merrell Composite boots. Very comfortable, light weight, water proof."
#77
Timberland Pro Endurance HD
4.0
(1)
"The boondocks are warmer and keep water out better."
#78
Danner Bull Run
4.0
(1)
"You can catch em on sale for under 200."
#79
JK Forefronts
4.0
(1)
"They are built like tanks."
#80
Reebok Boots
4.0
(1)
"They were pretty comfortable straight out of the box."
#81
Cuisinart
4.0
(1)
"Cuisinart multi clad. Demeyere if you can afford it."
#82
Scanpan
4.0
(1)
"Its a decent value disk bottom cookware series, really good for weak electric flattops."
#83
Universal Accessories
4.0
(1)
"Universal Accessories 20mm 316L Stainless Steel Watch Band For Omega Strap."
#84
Bauer
4.0
(1)
"Otherwise, Bauer steel is fine."
#85
Brabantia
4.0
(1)
"I recommend the brand."
#86
Aogami Blue
4.0
(1)
"I’m thinking you will want a fairly low carbide steel to take the high finishes for woodworking."
#87
440C
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I like 440C as it's not expensive to buy and heat treat."
#88
D2
4.0
(1)
"With a heat treat oven I'd say D2, s30v, cpm154, and Magnucut."
#89
440A Steel
3.0
(1)
"440A, 420HC, and 1.4116 are all rated as really stain resistant."
#90
Black Steel
3.0
(1)
"I really love the Black Steel plastic swords for one thing and one thing only: solo drills at home to improve strength and stamina."
#91
Steel Toe Boots
3.0
(1)
"Steel toes are colder than composite toes, if you can find them in your size a properly rated composite is better all around."
#92
Irish Setter Steel Toes
3.0
(1)
"I wear Irish Setter steel toes with a couple pairs of wool socks and a pair of thin silk socks right up against my feet and I’m fine."
#93
Matfer Bourgeat
2.0
(1)
"I bought a Matfer Bourgeat last year and did not like it at all."
#94
Steel Toes
1.0
(1)
"Steel toes suck. Guy next to me 40 years ago had a steel beam land on his steel toe."
#95
Composite Toes
1.0
(1)
"Don’t buy steel toes they are ancient technology. Carbon/composite is the way to go."
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