"Stainless" means stain-resistant, not stain-proof. In kitchen use, the steel can still discolour or pit if exposed to acidic environments — citrus, vinegar, or salt water — for extended periods. Wash and wipe dry after every use, and avoid leaving the blade soaking in water. With basic care, a stainless knife is very low-maintenance and a great everyday choice. 일본 아이치현
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55–58 HRC — Soft. Easy to sharpen and forgiving of rough use, but dulls faster. Typical of most German knives.
59–61 HRC — Balanced. Good edge retention with manageable sharpening. Common in mid-range Japanese knives.
62–64 HRC — Hard. Excellent edge retention, holds a very fine edge. Requires more care and a fine stone to sharpen.
65+ HRC — Very hard. Exceptional edge longevity but more brittle — more prone to chipping if used roughly.
Higher is not always better — it depends on how you use and maintain your knife.
AUS-10 Element Composition
Typical values from third-party sources.
AUS-10 Composition
What's in AUS-10
What each element does in your knife.
| Element | Composition | What it does in your knife |
|---|---|---|
| CrChromium | 13.0–14.5% | Raises corrosion resistance; at roughly 13%+ free chromium the steel qualifies as stainless. Also improves hardenability and wear. |
| CCarbon | 0.95–1.1% | The primary hardening element. More carbon means a harder edge that holds longer — but past a point it trades away toughness and rust resistance. |
| SiSilicon | 1.0% | Strengthens the steel matrix and acts as a deoxidiser, improving hardness and resistance to oxidation. |
| MnManganese | 0.5% | Aids hardenability and strength and acts as a deoxidiser in smelting. Too much can reduce toughness. |
| NiNickel | 0.49% | Improves toughness and ductility without sacrificing hardness, and adds a small boost to corrosion resistance. |
| MoMolybdenum | 0.1–0.3% | Improves hardenability and toughness, boosts corrosion resistance, and helps the steel hold hardness under heat. |
| VVanadium | 0.1–0.25% | Forms extremely hard vanadium carbides for superior edge retention, and refines the grain for a finer, tougher edge. |
| PPhosphorus | ≤ 0.04% | An impurity from smelting. Even small amounts promote brittleness, so steelmakers keep it as low as possible. |
| SSulfur | ≤ 0.03% | An impurity that reduces toughness and promotes brittleness; only ever added deliberately in free-machining steels. |
Composition from zknives (K&S steel dataset) reference material. These ranges come from the K&S steel composition dataset, which is derived from zknives; maker figures are cited separately only when they are used on the page.
AUS-10 Buying Guide
Should you buy AUS-10?
Where it shines
- “Aichi stain resistant steel.” — per zknives
- “Good performer for its class when properly heat treated.” — per zknives
Where it doesn't
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AUS-10 강재 일본 칼 — 좋은 가치인가요, 예산 옵션인가요?
리뷰 작성자 K&S Staff · 최종 업데이트 22 July 2026
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