In what ways is ATS-55 better than AUS-8 or vice versa?

[yourfellowman]

In what ways is ATS-55 better than AUS-8 or vice versa? I would appreciate any info.



Thanks . . .

[sgtmike88]

Good ? y/f/m
Ats 55 has more carbon content which lets it holds its edge longer. But makes it harder to sharpen. aus-8 is less brittle and less likely 2 stain than 55.
hope this helps

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turn ons:
sharp-clean-lintfree knives.!
turn offs:
dirty-rusty-linted up locks with bent tips that/(their friends did when they "loaned it 2 them)


Edited by - knifeguyind on 1/18/2001 4:51:15 AM