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German High-Carbon Steel

HRC 56–58 · Edge 6/10 · Corrosion 5/10 · Toughness 7/10

// Composition

C0.5%
Cr15%
Mo0.8%
V0.2%

// Notes

Common in German knives; forgiving and easy to sharpen.

// Cited Sources

  • Knife Informer
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