9Cr18MoV knife steel
9Cr18MoV is a stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 58-60.
| Type | Stainless |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 58-60 |
| Edge retention | mediumhigher than 5 of 48, tied with 13 |
| Corrosion resistance | highhigher than 22 of 48, tied with 16 |
| Toughness | mediumhigher than 4 of 48, tied with 20 |
| Ease of sharpening | moderate to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 20 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Price tier | Budget |
| Best for | EDC / foldersKitchenBudget |
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Knives in 9Cr18MoV
BA-KOR 7mm 9CR18MOV steel (15.6IN) sandalwood handle full Tang fixed k
BA-KOR 8mm 9CR18MOV steel (14.8IN) sandalwood handle Bowie knife + she
MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8-Inch Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife, 3-Layer 9Cr18MoV
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