ATS55 and AUS8A Steel

[BACKUP21]

Are they comparable, or is one better than the other?

 

Yes, on both questions.
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Happy sharpening

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Ted

 

[RKnight]

My $.02.

ATS-55 is superior.

And once the heat treat was optimized, it turned out to be much better than expected.

 

[The General]

I will second that, at least for edge holding. ATS-55 has been a bit rust happy for me, more like D2 steel.

Still I prefer ATS-55 over Aus-8 every time.

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[Jeff Clark]

The ATS55 should hold an edge longer. The AUS-8 is a step up from 420 alloys for edge holding and takes an exceptionally sharp edge. The AUS-8 makes a better razor. The ATS55 probably makes a better knife.