Description
Semi-stainless tool steel with excellent wear resistance. Very popular for knives.
Properties
Edge Retention
Corrosion Resistance
Toughness
Ease of Sharpening
Chemical Composition
C
1.55%
Carbon
Cr
12.00%
Chromium
Mo
0.80%
Molybdenum
V
0.90%
Vanadium
Mn
0.40%
Manganese
✓ Pros
Excellent edge retention. Semi-stainless. Widely available.
✗ Cons
Can chip. Harder to sharpen. Can rust in humid conditions.
Grinding Notes
Wear resistant - use fresh belts. Chromium carbides present.
Polishing Notes
Chromium carbides make mirror polish challenging.