Description
Japanese budget-mid range steel. Good balance of properties. Easy to sharpen.
Properties
Edge Retention
Corrosion Resistance
Toughness
Ease of Sharpening
Chemical Composition
C
0.75%
Carbon
Cr
14.00%
Chromium
Mo
0.50%
Molybdenum
V
0.20%
Vanadium
✓ Pros
Good balance. Easy to sharpen. Affordable. Stainless.
✗ Cons
Moderate edge retention. Not premium.
Grinding Notes
Grinds nicely. Not too hard.
Polishing Notes
Polishes well.