The steel tradition from Sheffield, England - why is it considered the gold standard in industrial blades?
Sheffield is a city in northern England, renowned worldwide for its steel production history spanning over 700 years.
Historical Heritage
The center of blade production since the 14th century, Sheffield gained worldwide fame especially with crucible steel developed in the 18th century. This method significantly improved the homogeneity and quality of steel.
Quality Standard
The "Made in Sheffield" stamp is still accepted today as a symbol of quality and reliability. Sheffield steels stand out with these properties:
- High hardness and durability
- Excellent edge retention
- Superior corrosion resistance
- Precise heat treatment control
Modern Sheffield
Today, Sheffield hosts research centers that combine traditional metallurgy knowledge with modern technologies. The University of Sheffield's advanced materials department is a world leader in steel technology.
Alya and Sheffield Connection
As Alya Blade, we bring Sheffield's centuries-old knowledge to Turkey. Our steel formulations and production standards are based on this heritage.
Sheffield is not just a city - it's the holy ground of the cutting tool industry.