5cr 15

[Student762]

My brother bought a knife in this steel. Is it any good? Thanks in advance. BTW comparisons would be good

 

[John_0917]

No, it's not very good, it's a soft shitty Chinese steel mostly used in cheap kitchen knives. Hardness is usually 54-56 Rockwell at most and it doesn't hold an edge well at all. Not the worst thing ever, but not good either. Other Chinese steels are much better, like 8Cr13MoV.

Out of curiosity, what is the type of knife?

 

[Derek the Destroyer]

Well..... I just ordered the CRKT minimalist bowie... I am pretty sure it is made with that steel. Yes I know its cheap but im gonna probably going to steel it on the back of another knife and maintain it like a kitchen knife... I own a few Himalayan imports blades so I have had pleanty of practice. I just want something pointy, comfy,and handy. If all else fails, Ill sharpen it on a brick lol.

 

[Student762]

It's a skinning knife. He bought it for appearances only. It looks amazing, highly figured wood handle scales and highly polished brass (semi-integral). Thanks for the replies. Nothing further required.

 

[me2]

It's ok steel. Sharpen it using a low grit (coarse) stone, and it will skin pretty well, assuming it's got an appropriate geometry for skinning. Many professional kitchen knives are made of something similar, and they see more use in a day than a skinner will in a year.