12c27 vs aus 8

Can you be more specific like. better in corrosion resistance? edge holding? Wear resistance? ease of sharpening? What kind of work you plan to do: light EDC, heavy work, bushcraft etc?
 
Use numerology to decide!

c=3 because it's the 3rd letter in the alphabet 12+3+27=42

a=1 u=21 s=19 so 21+19+1+8=49

49>42 so AUS 8 is better.
 
I prefer 12c27, seems to have better corrosion resistance. Both take a good edge, and both need frequent (albeit quick) touch ups.
 
Personal preference for me is 12C27, over AUS-8. Assuming, of course, the heat treat is done properly for both. I've found that the Sandvik 12C27 holds a better edge, but, the AUS-8 will initially have a finer edge after sharpening and stropping.
 
aus8 i never had so can't tell. but 12c27 is pretty common in industrial french cutlery. most of those i tried were too soft and seriously a pain to get very sharp, i mean if you go too low an angle you won't be able to deburr it no matter how har you try, strop, felt harwood edge grain slicing, cork whatever. so depending on how the steel is HT'ed stay obtuse. at least a small bevel.

pretty stupid for "gentlemany" knives that imho have to get a thin razor edge.
 
thejamppa said:
Can you be more specific like. better in corrosion resistance? edge holding? Wear resistance? ease of sharpening? What kind of work you plan to do: light EDC, heavy work, bushcraft etc?
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Better in edge holding and toughness and which is better for bushcraft.
 
ms___ said:
Better in edge holding and toughness and which is better for bushcraft.
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Generally speaking, as edge retention goes up, toughness goes down.

Both of the steels you mention are pretty tough.


For bushcraft chores a simple High Carbon steel like 1095 is a better choice,

...offering a good balance of toughness and edge retention.




Big Mike
 
12c27 is closer to 440c in performance so you will get better corrosion resistance but edge retention and toughness are pretty much the same if the heat treat is done right. hope this helps
 
I have a number of old Phil Hoffman designed Condors in AUS-8A. They take a razor edge and I would have no problem depending on them in an emergency or critical situation. AUS-8A quickly became one of my favorite Stainless Steels and I still have no reason to change that opinion. I give it the edge over 12c27.

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Bill
 
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Bark River and Mora both make excellent 12c27 bushcraft knives in different niches. I can't think of any comparably priced AUS8 blades that I would choose over them. In any event, well heat treated the two steels are similar enough that handle comfort and blade geometry are probably more important than any differences between them.
 
Troop said:
Personal preference for me is 12C27, over AUS-8. Assuming, of course, the heat treat is done properly for both. I've found that the Sandvik 12C27 holds a better edge, but, the AUS-8 will initially have a finer edge after sharpening and stropping.
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Troop pretty well sums up my experience with these two steels. :thumbup:
 
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