Steel questions- VG-10, H-1, aus-8

dbalfa

dbalfa

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What can you tell me about these steels? Are they proprietory products?

If they can be purchased, how do they work/perform?
 
as far as I know the H-1 is a nitrogen steel, that is it has nitrogen instead of carbon, and will not rust, but doesnt perform quit as well but i'm not speaking authoritativly, or with any experience dunno bout the others
 
H-1 is the most corrosion resistant steel but it is unique in that it comes already hardened from the steel mill. Just grind and use .It's a proprietary Japanese steel.
VG-10 is also a proprietary steel [ the Japanese want to protect their knife making industry]. It's commonly seen in the laminated 'damascus' kitchen knives .I use these kitchen knives myself and find them excellent for that purpose. Closest I think to 154CM but a little softer and tougher.
AUS-8 - I have a Cold Steel Master Hunter of this steel and it's excellent for that purpose .Holds an edge well and easy to sharpen.
 
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