Can anyone help?

[kelleymmm1]

I have been saving for a new knife. Well im trying to find like a chart or something that explains the hardness in a blade. Like AUS8 is harder than blank and this is harder than that.when it says AUS8 is the material what does it mean.If anyone could help out it would be appreciated.

 

[Garonne]

Welcome , try this chart:
http://www.agrussell.com/knife_information/steel_guide/index.html
Hope this helps

 

[Andy_CN]

A good source about the different steels that are used for knife blades is
The Steel FAQ by Joe Talmadge at http://www.knifeart.com/steelfaqbyjo.html