Description

Very forgiving high-carbon steel excellent for beginners. Popular in knife making community.

Properties

Edge Retention
6.0/10
Corrosion Resistance
2.0/10
Toughness
7.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
9.0/10

Chemical Composition

C
0.84%
Carbon
Mn
0.80%
Manganese

✓ Pros

Extremely forgiving heat treatment. Great for learning. Good performance.

✗ Cons

Rusts without care. Moderate edge retention.

Grinding Notes

Very easy to grind. Forgiving with heat. Excellent learning steel.

Polishing Notes

Straightforward to polish. Good for all common finishes.