Description

Maximum edge retention steel. Extreme wear resistance. Difficult to work.

Properties

Edge Retention
9.5/10
Corrosion Resistance
3.0/10
Toughness
4.5/10
Ease of Sharpening
2.5/10

Chemical Composition

C
2.45%
Carbon
Cr
5.25%
Chromium
Mo
1.30%
Molybdenum
V
9.75%
Vanadium

✓ Pros

Unmatched edge retention. Stays sharp longest. Ultimate performance.

✗ Cons

Very brittle. Hard to sharpen. Expensive. Difficult to grind.

Grinding Notes

Extremely hard on belts. Nearly 10% vanadium. Ceramic belts mandatory.

Polishing Notes

Very difficult to polish. Massive carbides.