Description

Ultra-high wear resistant steel. Competes with 10V for maximum edge retention.

Properties

Edge Retention
10.0/10
Corrosion Resistance
3.0/10
Toughness
5.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
2.0/10

Chemical Composition

C
2.47%
Carbon
Cr
4.00%
Chromium
Mo
3.50%
Molybdenum
V
9.00%
Vanadium
W
1.00%
Tungsten

✓ Pros

Exceptional edge retention. Stays sharp incredibly long. High performance.

✗ Cons

Difficult everything. Chips easily. Very hard to sharpen and grind.

Grinding Notes

Extreme carbide content. Eats belts. Use fresh ceramic.

Polishing Notes

Nearly impossible to mirror. High carbide content.