A2 knife steel
A2 is a tool & high-speed knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 60-62.
| Type | Tool & high-speed |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 60-62 |
| Edge retention | highhigher than 19 of 48, tied with 17 |
| Corrosion resistance | lowamong the lowest of 49 |
| Toughness | very-highhigher than 40 of 48, tied with 8 |
| Ease of sharpening | moderate to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 20 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Price tier | Mid |
| Best for | Hard-use / survivalOutdoor / bushcraft |
Knives in A2
TURENZ Professional 8.3in A2 Steel Folding Knife - Titanium Coated, St
ESEE Sencillo Fixed Blade Survival Knife w/Brown Micarta Handle, and K
Smith & Wesson Accessories Extreme Ops SWA24S 7.1in S.S. Folding Knife
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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