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LC200N (Z-FiNit) knife steel

LC200N (Z-FiNit) is a stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 57-60.

TypeStainless
HardnessHRC 57-60
Edge retentionhigh
Corrosion resistanceextreme
Toughnesshigh
Ease of sharpeningmoderate
Price tierPremium
Best forKitchenOutdoor / bushcraftEDC / folders

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Last verified 2026-06-11 · properties are documented consensus tiers; real performance depends on heat treat & geometry (methodology)

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