Description
Originally developed for razor blades. Exceptional toughness combined with high hardness. Takes an incredibly sharp edge.
Properties
Edge Retention
Corrosion Resistance
Toughness
Ease of Sharpening
Chemical Composition
C
0.65%
Carbon
Cr
13.50%
Chromium
Mo
0.15%
Molybdenum
Mn
0.60%
Manganese
✓ Pros
One of the toughest stainless steels. Can achieve razor sharpness. Excellent for thin edges. Great for kitchen and hunting knives. Easy heat treatment.
✗ Cons
Edge retention is good but not exceptional. Requires regular maintenance for outdoor use.
Grinding Notes
Grinds beautifully. Very forgiving. Can be ground to extremely thin edges without fear of chipping. Ceramic belts work great.
Polishing Notes
Takes a stunning mirror polish. Very fine grain structure shows beautiful finish. Excellent for high-polish kitchen knives.