AUS-10 Stainless Steel

AUS 10 steel has a Rockwell rating of 58/60 HRC.

Sharpness - 3/5 on sharpness as it's hardness means it can hold a sharp edge, but not as sharp as some sharper stainless steels, like VG10

Sharpening - 3/5 which is a very good score for a stainless steel. Only carbon steels score higher here as they are easier to sharpen

Retention - 4/5 as it's hardness retains it sharpness very well. Only ZDP189 scores higher for a stainless steel, but ZDP189 is the hardest steel to sharpen and is usually only selected by professionals

Please see our Steel Types Guide for further information to help with choosing the right knife for you, or drop us a call or email to discuss.