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9Cr13CoMoV

Stainless Steel · Hardness 60–66 HRC

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Stainless Steel
Carbon %
0.85
Chromium %
13.5
Hardness HRC
60-66
Vanadium %
0.2
Molybdenum %
0.2
Tungsten %

Performance Ratings

49/100
Edge Retention
34/100
Corrosion Resist.
46/100
Toughness
53/100
Ease to Sharpen
Overall Score
45.4/100

Chemical Composition

Carbon 0.85%
Chromium 13.50%
Molybdenum 0.20%
Vanadium 0.20%

Best For

EDC

The 9Cr13CoMoV is a stainless steel used in knife manufacturing. This steel is classified as Premium tier based on its composition and properties.

Chemical Composition

ElementContent
Carbon0.85%
Chromium13.5%
Molybdenum0.2%
Vanadium0.2%
TungstenN/A%
CobaltN/A%
ManganeseN/A%
NickelN/A%
SiliconN/A%

Hardness

  • Minimum HRC: 60
  • Maximum HRC: 66

Performance Ratings

MetricScore
Edge Retention49.0/100
Corrosion Resistance34.5/100
Toughness46.0/100
Ease of Sharpening53.0/100
Overall Score45.4/100

Best For

This steel is well-suited for: EDC

About 9Cr13CoMoV

9Cr13CoMoV is a stainless steel with excellent properties for knife making. Its composition provides a good balance of edge retention, durability, and workability.

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