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| Steel | Best for |
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| 14C28N | Budget value |
| S35VN | All-round |
| MagnaCut | Do-it-all |
12 EDC steels rated for edge, toughness, corrosion and sharpening.
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| Striker-fired | Action |
| MOA | Optics |
| Cerakote | Finish |
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