How much better is AUS-10 than AUS-8?

[TTv2]

Thinking of getting a Cold Steel that uses AUS-10 and want to know how it compares to other AUS-8 blades I have.

 

[jmr40]

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Is AUS 10 Steel Good For Knives?

AUS 10 steel is one of the best mid-level steels used to make good quality knives. It has good edge retention, toughness, hardness, corrosion-res..

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[Shanghai McCoy]

What we need is an AUS 11 steel.
Because it would be 1 better...

 

[hso]

25%

Really a little wear resistance.

 

[Speedo66]

But then it would go to 11, and be that much louder.

A few more AUS’s are always a good thing.

 

[greyling22]

It is 2 better.

 

[DMW1116]

In a blind test I doubt you be able to tell a difference.