Description

Budget stainless steel. Decent corrosion resistance with easy sharpening.

Properties

Edge Retention
4.5/10
Corrosion Resistance
7.0/10
Toughness
6.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
8.0/10

Chemical Composition

C
0.50%
Carbon
Cr
13.00%
Chromium
Mo
0.50%
Molybdenum

✓ Pros

Inexpensive. Stainless. Easy to sharpen. Good entry level.

✗ Cons

Poor edge retention. Soft. Not for serious use.

Grinding Notes

Easy to grind. Soft.

Polishing Notes

Polishes easily but soft.