WHAT IS STEEL?

Steel is more than just metal.

It is an alloy of iron, carbon, and other elements that give it remarkable strength, toughness, and durability. It contains less than 2.14% carbon — a seemingly small amount that determines its entire character.

By adding elements such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or vanadium, different types of steel are created — from stainless to flexible and hardenable variants, the same kinds we use at Kovallo to craft our hand-forged products.

STEEL IS THE FOUNDATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION

Without steel, the modern world simply wouldn’t function.

It’s all around us — in bridges, buildings, roads, railways, machines, cars, and even in healthcare, agriculture, and energy.

Steel cannot be replaced — its combination of strength, flexibility, and durability makes it a cornerstone of modern civilization.

STEEL IS SUSTAINABILITY

Unlike many other materials, steel is 100% recyclable — again and again, without losing quality.

Every piece of steel can go through an endless cycle of transformation and renewal, making it a true material of the future.

Steel plays a key role in the transition to a sustainable economy — enabling technologies that reduce CO₂ emissions, improve production efficiency, and help protect our planet.

STEEL IS THE MODERN WORLD

Steel is part of our everyday lives.

From the structures of skyscrapers to surgical tools, all the way to the small objects we hold in our hands.

Thousands of types and grades of steel make possible the creation of design, technology, and art — giving life even to Kovallo’s forged products.
When you look at a hand-forged spoon, a hook, or a handle, you’re not just seeing metal — you’re seeing the story of steel, shaped by fire, hammer, and human hands.

Steel is not just a material.
It is energy, endurance, and character.

And that’s why we work with it — every single day.