AUS-10 knife steel
AUS-10 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 | mediumhigher than 15 of 48, tied with 6 |
| 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 | Mid |
| Best for | EDC / foldersKitchen |
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Knives in AUS-10
Gtkii GTK6 Fixed Blade Knife AUS-10 Steel Blade Full Tang Nylon Fiberg
CCFFCC FF101 Micarta Handle Fixed Blade Knife, AUS-10 Steel Blade Full
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