Description

Budget Scandinavian cutlery steel. Lower carbon than 13C26 makes it easier to sharpen but with less edge retention. Common in economy Scandinavian knives.

Properties

Edge Retention
4.0/10
Corrosion Resistance
7.0/10
Toughness
7.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
9.0/10

Chemical Composition

C
0.60%
Carbon
Cr
13.50%
Chromium

✓ Pros

Very easy to sharpen even in field conditions. Good corrosion resistance. Tough for a stainless steel. Inexpensive. Forgiving heat treatment.

✗ Cons

Poor edge retention. Requires frequent sharpening. Relatively soft. Being phased out in favor of better steels.

Grinding Notes

Very easy to grind. Great for beginners. Works with any abrasive. Forgiving of grinding mistakes.

Polishing Notes

Takes adequate polish. Fine for working knives. Not premium finish but acceptable.