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Blog posts tagged with steel comparison

Hands inspecting a closed shear beside a loupe, notebook and comb.

JapanShears Editorial

ATS-314 vs ZA-18 Shear Steel

What ATS-314 and ZA-18 steel names can tell you, and which shear details matter more when choosing a tool.
An open steel shear beside a finger insert, finger rest and pivot part on dark cloth.

JapanShears Editorial

Damascus vs Nano Powder Metal Shears

The practical difference between a layered Damascus blade and a Nano Powder Metal steel designation.