Description

Popular budget stainless. Balances corrosion resistance with decent edge holding.

Properties

Edge Retention
6.0/10
Corrosion Resistance
8.0/10
Toughness
5.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
6.0/10

Chemical Composition

C
1.00%
Carbon
Cr
17.00%
Chromium
Mo
0.75%
Molybdenum

✓ Pros

Good corrosion resistance. Affordable. Widely available.

✗ Cons

Moderate edge retention. Can chip.

Grinding Notes

Grinds reasonably. Carbides present.

Polishing Notes

Polishes well for budget steel.