What types of stainless steel does Lamson use for Knives, BBQ and Kitchen Tools?
What types of stainless steel does Lamson use for Knives, BBQ and Kitchen Tools?
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Updated 06-16-2026
What types of stainless steel does Lamson use for Knives, BBQ and Kitchen Tools?
We use a variety of excellent quality stainless steels, catered to the specific demands of the specific tools.
Our Premier Forged Knife blades are individually forged from the finest quality 4116 grade High-Carbon, High Chromium Stainless Steel from Germany, giving superb hardness and durability.
Our Laser-Cut Vintage Precision knife blades are fabricated from Lamson’s proprietary American-Made 420HC-LAM High-Carbon, High Chromium Stainless Steel.
All our Kitchen Tools are fabricated from a variety of American-made 400 and 300 series stainless steels, depending on the size and needs of each specific item.
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