N690 Steel Knives – Cobalt-Enriched Stainless for Everyday Carry
Explore our range of N690 steel knives, built around Böhler’s cobalt-enriched stainless steel. Often compared to VG-10, N690Co adds cobalt and molybdenum to boost hardness and wear resistance while keeping the outstanding corrosion resistance that makes it a go-to for humid climates, fishing, and coastal carry.
Run at roughly 58–60 HRC, N690 takes a screaming sharp edge with very little effort and is easy to maintain in the field — a real advantage over some super steels that demand diamond stones. It also polishes beautifully, which is why it shows up on satin and stonewashed blades alike.
From wharncliffe EDC folders to outdoor and bushcraft blades, N690 offers a practical balance of sharpness, toughness and rust resistance at a price that makes sense for a knife you actually carry and use.
