This competitively priced Molybdenum Stainless Steel by Aichi Steel Corp. is popular with high volume knife manufacturers, particularly those who die-cut their knife blanks rather than forging them to shape.
AUS-6 knives are often recommended to less experienced knife users because they are reasonably priced, easy to sharpen and have excellent corrosion-resistance.
Outdoor knives made from AUS-6 are typically heat treated to offer high toughness and resistance to breaking, however, a similar high carbon steel knife will normally offer better edge life.
C 0.55-0.65% | Cr 13.00-14.50% | V 0.10-0.25%
