Fabrication
The knife blade is manufactured from high carbon alloy steel. Careful process parameter optimization through sintering, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), and heat treatment, produced MIM properties comparable to machined billet. The MIM process allows for intricate features, such as hollow grind geometry, in the as-molded state, reducing subsequent grinding operations. The blades are heat-treated and HIP processed to enhance wear resistance and edge retention. The blades can also be straightened to ensure that straightness is maintained for an optimal cutting edge without degrading the cutting performance.