Friction Forging® does not involve a "mystery", or "secret steel". To the contrary, Friction Forging® involves metallurgical, chemical, and engineering processes gained from years of research performed at MegaDiamond, Advanced Metal Products, DiamondBlade, Knives of Alaska, universities and other companies.

Performance advancements were built upon a metallurgical knowledge base from decades of research and practical knowledge in metallurgy, knife making, and general industrial uses of steel.