Sandvik 12C27 knife steel
Sandvik 12C27 is a stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 57-59.
| Type | Stainless |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 57-59 |
| Edge retention | mediumhigher than 5 of 48, tied with 13 |
| Corrosion resistance | highhigher than 22 of 48, tied with 16 |
| Toughness | highhigher than 25 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Ease of sharpening | easy to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 35 of 48, tied with 13 |
| Price tier | Budget |
| Best for | KitchenOutdoor / bushcraftBudget |
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