Premium Stainless
Damasteel RWL 34
A Swedish powder-metallurgy stainless from Damasteel, run at 62–63 HRC on the POLHEIM 15 Anniversary and KOSMOS — refined, easy to sharpen, with a quiet devoted following. Named in honour of legendary American knife maker Bob Loveless.
POLHEIM 15 Anniversary in Damasteel RWL 34
TL;DR
RWL 34 is the steel custom makers quietly favour when the priority is a refined hand-finished edge rather than raw wear numbers. Related to the 154CM / ATS-34 family but produced by Damasteel’s powder process, forum owners describe it as noticeably easier to sharpen than M390 while holding a working edge comfortably through everyday use.
Origin
Damasteel
Hardness
62–63 HRC
Stainless
Yes
Best For
Refined hand-finished collector knives
The Story
RWL 34 is Damasteel’s powder-metallurgy stainless steel, related to the ATS-34 / 154CM lineage and named in honour of the legendary American knife maker Robert Waldorf “Bob” Loveless. It has earned a quiet, devoted following among custom makers who value its forgiving heat treat, easy field maintenance, and refined cutting feel.
“A milestone knife deserves a steel with heritage.”
— TRC Workshop
Why TRC Chose RWL 34
Selected for the POLHEIM 15 Anniversary edition and for KOSMOS — a milestone knife deserves a steel with heritage. TRC runs RWL 34 at 62–63 HRC: time-proven, easy to live with, beautiful when finished by hand.
TRC Knives in RWL 34
POLHEIM 15 ANNIVERSARY
15 years ago, inspired by Fridtjof Nansen's Arctic drift, Roald Amundsen dreamed of polar exploration. In 1911, he reached the South Pole and established Polheim—'Home at the Pole.' TRC Knives began in 2010 with a dream: create the finest knives in the world. 15 years later, this milestone edition celebrates that journey. 100mm RWL34 blade with distinctive swedge, luxury maroon polished Micarta. Time-proven steel, easy field maintenance. Only 500 made. Robust, functional, always ready. This is our Polheim.
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KOSMOS Post Apocalyptic
KOSMOS Post Apocalyptic is a compact fixed blade for everyday carry (EDC), reimagining the TR-12S with a distinct finish and handle combination. For those drawn beyond familiar paths, it carries the precision, balance and elegance of KOSMOS into a rugged expression of exploration and self-reliance. The Post Apocalyptic blade finish pairs with Torched Natural Canvas Micarta, giving this version its own character. RWL-34 steel at 62–63 HRC, an 85 mm blade, 185 mm overall length and 3.5 mm thickness complete its compact proportions. Includes a Kydex sheath.
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KOSMOS
A modern reimagining of the TR-12S, KOSMOS is a compact fixed blade for EDC. The Kosmos unites precision, balance, and elegance in one seamless form. Compact yet powerful, crafted from RWL-34 steel and perfected with a Black Canvas Micarta handle and Satin finish — an exceptional, luxurious combination. Designed for everyday carry (EDC), it is a practical companion for routine cutting tasks and outdoor exploration. Hardened to 62–63 HRC, the 85 mm blade features a false edge and sharpening choil. At 185 mm overall and 3.5 mm thick, KOSMOS delivers strength without excess. A horizontal-carry Kydex sheath completes the knife.
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Care
Enhanced corrosion resistance. Wipe down after wet use, sharpen on standard ceramic or diamond stones.
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