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      N690 Bohler Steel And Why It’s The Best Choice For You

      N690 Bohler Steel And Why It’s The Best Choice For You

      N690 Bohler Steel And Why It’s The Best Choice


      Let’s all be honest whoever said “blade steel is not everything” most certainly doesn’t own an Arno Bernard knife forged from N690 Bohler Steel. Yes, of course Arno Bernard also uses the best heat treatment techniques, innovative blade designs and add exotic African-inspired handles – but the steel is really the essence of the blade. N690 Bohler Steel can be defined as a cobalt-enriched stainless steel from the Austrian steel company Bohler. Seeing as knives become a lifelong companion, we here at Arno Bernard feel we should enlighten you not only on what N690 Bohler Steel entails, but also why it would the best choice of steel for you!


      Excellent Edge Retention


      Arno Bernard’s knives are known to have the perfect balance between edge retention and performance – we would ascribe this to the steel we use. N690 Bohler Steel is extremely fine grained creating a blade that will retain its sharpness when subject to periods of use. Let’s face it, all blade experts will tell you that the finer the steel grain - the better the edge retention. By adding cobalt, an extremely unusual alloying element, an extra edge is provided. Having cobalt mixed into the steel creates an uncommon uniformity providing a fine and consistent edge, enhancing edge retention and sharpening receptivity. Coming from Arno Bernard we feel we can safely argue that the edge-holding ability of N690 is superior to most stainless formulations.


      Goodbye Stains and Corrosion


      By combining various alloying elements (chromium, vanadium, manganese, molybdenum, etc.) N690 is known for its corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Bohler Steel resists deterioration and corrosion such as rust caused by external elements like humidity, moisture and salt. What’s also great about N690’s stainless steel properties is the way it thrives in most conditions leading to a flawless adaptability - ideal for hunting knives. But one must also take care of your life long companion! For a few tips, read our article titled: Here are some finer points to help you take care of your Arno Bernard knife (https://arnobernard.com/blogs/to-the-point/how-to-take-care-of-your-hunting-knives).


      Harnessing N690 Steel’s Hardness


      Not only are Arno Bernard Knives cut from Bohler N690 steel, followed by freehand hollow ground and hand polished. They are also heat treated and tempered using a liquid nitrogen process. This leads to a staggering hardness and ability to resist deforming when subject to stress and applied force. N690 is once again the winner of steels by resulting in a blade that is 59-60 on the Rockwell hardness scale.
      Tough, Tougher, Arno Bernard
      And what about toughness? Well it’s right there in our slogan…
      Tough enough to use - Nice enough to collect

      If you are searching for a blade that can offer edge retention, stain and corrosion resistance, hardness and added toughness – look no further! An Arno Bernard knife forged from N690 Bohler Steel – is not only the right, but the BEST choice for you!


      KNIVES and WHY we love to COLLECT them?

      KNIVES and WHY we love to COLLECT them?

      To all you crinkling noses and furrowed eyebrows we are motived by the primal satisfaction that is given by a blade that cuts flawlessly; driven by self-defence; inspired by artistic endeavours; enthused by historical narratives and simply interested by knives’ daily uses. But more than anything we like knives and that’s the main reason why we will keep on collecting.

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      Top Traits of a Successful Hunter

      Top Traits of a Successful Hunter
      There are only two types of people in the woods: people who hunt, and people who hunt successfully! But what separates a hunter from a successful hunter? Do they have a better knife? Of course, bringing a world-class Arno Bernard Knife with you on a hunt will most certainly increase your chances of success, yet probably not as much (as we would like to claim). More so are certain character traits.

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      How to take care of your Hunting Knives

      How to care for your Hunting Knives - Arno Bernard Knives

      Africa is home to some of the most well-known, loved and feared wild animals in the world and each Arno Bernard Knife takes its inspiration from one of these magnificent creatures. Our knives are world class for either collector or the avid hunter and most of our customers own more than one of our knives.

      IT IS SIMPLY TRUE THAT ONE ARNO BERNARD KNIFE IS NEVER ENOUGH!

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      Announcing the Winners of our #arnobernardknives Facebook Photo Competition

      Announcing the Winners of our #arnobernardknives Facebook Photo Competition

      We have selected our three WINNERS for the #arnobernardknives Facebook Photo Competition. The Competition started on Wednesday, 24th January 2018, and ended on Friday, 16th February 2018, and every entrant needed to submit a photo or photos taken which included any model of an Arno Bernard Knife. The three winners were selected based on the photo entries with the most votes (or “Likes”).

      HERE ARE THE THREE PRIZES THAT WERE UP FOR GRABS!

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