Affiliate Disclosure
Steel Snob (steelsnob.com) believes in full transparency with our readers. This page explains how we earn revenue and how it affects (and doesn’t affect) the content we publish.
How We Earn Revenue
Steel Snob participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
When you click a product link on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This commission helps us maintain the site, purchase knives for testing, and continue producing free educational content.
What This Means for You
- You pay nothing extra. Affiliate links do not increase the price you pay. The commission comes from Amazon’s advertising budget, not your wallet.
- Our opinions are our own. We recommend products based on our testing, research, and editorial judgment — not on which products pay the highest commission.
- We disclose affiliate links. Links to products on Amazon and other retail partners are affiliate links. If we receive a product for review, we disclose that in the article.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose our material connections to brands and retailers. Steel Snob is a for-profit website that earns revenue through affiliate partnerships.
Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, product ratings, or recommendations. We frequently recommend budget alternatives over premium products when the value proposition favors the more affordable option. If a product doesn’t meet our standards, we say so — regardless of affiliate potential.
Product Claims
Any product claim, statistic, or specification referenced on Steel Snob should be verified with the manufacturer or retailer. We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but manufacturers may update their products, change materials, or alter specifications after our review is published.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policies, please contact us.
Last updated: February 2026