D2 steel has carved a niche for itself in the world of knife-making due to its impressive blend of wear resistance, toughness, and ability to hold an incredibly sharp edge.

Highlighting the BRLW Meteorite Damast’s bevy of high-end materials is a blade steel element from outer freakin’ space.

Significant blades from CRKT, Vosteed, Benchmade and more highlight this roundup of excellent recent releases.