stainless steel

AUS-10

AUS-10

Edge Retention Corrosion Resistance Ease of Sharpening Toughness Hardness

AUS-10 is a high-carbon stainless steel produced by Aichi Steel. It is similar to VG-10 but slightly easier to sharpen with marginally less edge retention. Popular in mid-range Japanese knives, especially from Seki-based manufacturers.

Specifications

Edge Retention
3/5
Corrosion Resistance
4/5
Ease of Sharpening
4/5
Toughness
4/5
Hardness (HRC)
59-61
Type Stainless
Hardness Range 59-61 HRC

Knives Using AUS-10

MAC Professional Mighty Chef Knife 210mm

Gyuto · 210mm

MAC Professional Mighty Chef Knife 210mm

MAC (masahiro)

AUS 10 Yo Handle $145
Global G-2 Chef's Knife 200mm

Gyuto · 200mm

Global G-2 Chef's Knife 200mm

グローバル (global)

AUS 10 Yo Handle $110
Masahiro MV Gyuto 210mm

Gyuto · 210mm

Masahiro MV Gyuto 210mm

正広 (masahiro)

AUS 10 Yo Handle $70
Global G-46 Santoku 180mm

Santoku · 180mm

Global G-46 Santoku 180mm

グローバル (global)

AUS 10 Yo Handle $105
Misono Molybdenum Petty 130mm

Petty · 130mm

Misono Molybdenum Petty 130mm

ミソノ (misono)

AUS 10 Yo Handle $65