AUS-6 steel?

[SarcoBlaster]

I have a question about the AUS-6 steel that my Delica II seems to have. How good is it (edge holding, etc.)? How is it when compared to Benchmade's 154CM (I have 2 BM's with the 154CM and love it)? Since I'm planning on getting an Endura, would it be OK if it came with the AUS-6 steel? I think that's what the knife store by me carries. I know it won't be as good as the VG-10 or anything like that, but just for an EDC knife that probably won't be seeing too much use in cutting cardboard and other various materials, would the AUS-6 suffice? Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me!

 

[glockman99]

Although I like VG-10 or CPM-440V better, I don't really see any problems with AUS-6 steel. My SOG knives (Tigershark, Seal 2000, Seal-Pup) are made with AUS-6, and I have had NO rust, sharpness, or chipping "problems" with any of them.

 

[jjcoolay]

I thought the sogs where made with 440C
If I am wrong, my apologies.

 

[glockman99]

Originally posted by jjcoolay
I thought the sogs where made with 440C
If I am wrong, my apologies.

It was the "older" SOGs that were made out of 440C steel. The new models are AUS-6.
As an example:
http://www.1sks.com/store/sog-tigershark.html

 

[Jazzman]

To me, AUS-6 would be great for an EDC. The steel is easy to sharpen and depending on your skills, you can get it wicked sharp. As far as compared to 154CM, AUS-6 is pretty soft which means it won't hold an edge nearly as long. Spyderco does a great heat treat, so it still wont be much of an issue. Personally, I would pick VG-10 over ANYTHING. It is quickly becoming my fave steel because of how sharp I can get it and it seems to hold an edge very well.
Thanks,
Matt
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[jjcoolay]

Opps , my bad.

 

[glockman99]

Originally posted by jjcoolay
Opps , my bad.

No problem...It's all part of the "learning-curve"..

 

[jjcoolay]

I am guessing if they used ats-55 or vg10 steel in the enduras and delica ss,they would cost nearly as much as the police. Since the Endura and the Delica are the low end for spydie, that would not be a good thing, pricing things too high for the avg owner.

 

[James Y]

Spyderco does a good job with the AUS-6. As mentioned by others, it's softer than ATS-34, but it takes a very sharp edge a lot more quickly. It won't hold it as long, but for an EDC pocketknife, AUS-6 is better than a lot of steels out there, although my personal fave's are 440C and I'm getting acquanted with VG-10 which is excellent.

AUS-6 is also great in rust-resistance and is fairly tough for non-prying work. I also have a couple of SOG's in AUS-6 (a Tsunami and Seal Pup) and SOG is another maker which uses this steel to its full potential.
Jim