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AR-RPM9

AR-RPM9 is a stainless steel developed by the knife manufacturer Artisan Cutlery and CJRB. This stainless steel is produced by the powder metallurgy method. The main advantages of this steel are good edge retention and wear resistance, easy…

AUS-8

Stainless steel manufactured in Japan by Aichi Steel Corporation. Steel AUS-8 is comparable with 440B or 8Cr13MoV steels. It usually reaches a hardness of 57-59 HRC. AUS-8 steel can be sharpened quite easily to razor sharpness. It holds an edge only…