⚒️ 12 Steps of ARTIDGE Knife Creation
① Steel Selection: The Soul
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Core: VG-10/SG2 Super Steel from Takefu Special Steel, Japan (8x chromium for corrosion resistance)
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Cladding: 67-layer Damascus steel (nickel + high-carbon steel) for flexibility and artistry.
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Why it matters: Not all VG-10 is equal – we use medical-grade purity (99.99%).
② Forge-Welding: The Fusion
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Process: Stacked metals heated to 1200°C → hammer-pressed into billet → acid-etched for Damascus waves.
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ARTIDGE Secret: Hand-hammering by 30-year masters creates organic wave patterns (no two knives identical).
③ Cryogenic Quenching: The Ice Fire
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Step:
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Heat-treat to 1040°C
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Flash-freeze at -196°C in liquid nitrogen (German cryo-tech)
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Temper at 200°C for toughness
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Science Win: Transforms steel microstructure to HRC 62±1 – optimal edge retention without brittleness.
④ Blade Shaping: The Spine’s Song
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Tools: CNC-laser cut → hand-grinding on German Pferd wheels
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Precision: Spine tapered to 2.3mm→0.1mm for weightless control.
⑤ Edge Grinding: The Razor’s Edge
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Angle: 15° double bevel (vs. standard 20°)
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Method: 3-stage grinding:
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80-grit (rough shape)
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400-grit (refinement)
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3000-grit waterstone (mirror polish)
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⑥ Handle Engineering: The Balance
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Material: Stabilized G10 composite (weather-proof) + African Blackwood
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Physics: 60:40 blade-to-handle weight ratio tested on robotic arms for zero fatigue.
🌟 Why ARTIDGE’s Process Beats “Made In” Labels
| Metric | Mass-Produced Knives | ARTIDGE |
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| Steel Purity | Industrial-grade | Medical-grade (99.99%) |
| Heat Control | Oven batches | Laser-monitored per blade |
| Edge Polishing | Machine belts | 30-min hand-stropping per side |
| QC Tests | Random sampling |
Every blade tested: - 8,000-cut endurance - Salt-spray rust-resistance - Balance point mapping |
🛠️ Your Knife’s Birth Certificate
Every ARTIDGE blade includes:
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Cryo-Treat QR Code: Scan to see its liquid nitrogen freeze video
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Grinder’s Signature: Hand-engraved on the tang
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Lifetime Promise: Free resharpening + restoration
→ Trace your knife’s journey: Enter serial number at artidge.com/trace
✨ The ARTIDGE Difference: Where Tech Meets Soul
“We don’t make knives – we forge lifelong companions.”
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No Compromise Culture: Rejecting 3/10 blades for micro-imperfections
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Eco-Impact: Solar-powered forges + recycled steel dust
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Generational Craft: Master-apprentice chains since 1987
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