Sandvik 14C28N knife steel
Sandvik 14C28N is a stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 58-61.
| Type | Stainless |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 58-61 |
| 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 | EDC / foldersKitchenBudget |
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Knives in Sandvik 14C28N
FLISSA Pocket Folding Knife with SANDVIK 14C28N Steel Blade(Green)
Elemake Pocket Knife for Men - Camping Knife with Clip and Glass Break
FLISSA Pocket Folding Knife with SANDVIK 14C28N Steel Blade(Black)
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