Most corrosion-resistant knife steels
Resists rust and staining best — for kitchens, salt water, humid climates and low-maintenance carry.
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| Steel | Type | HRC | Edge | Corrosion | Toughness | Tier | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC200N (Z-FiNit) | Stainless | 57-60 | high | extreme | high | Premium | Shop → |
| H1 | Stainless | 57-60 | low | extreme | high | Premium | Shop → |
| Böhler Vanax PM | Stainless | 60-62 | high | extreme | high | Super / high-end | Shop → |
| Böhler Elmax PM | Stainless | 59-62 | high | very high | medium | Premium | Shop → |
| CPM-S45VN PM | Stainless | 59-62 | very high | very high | medium | Premium | Shop → |
| CPM MagnaCut PM | Stainless | 60-64 | very high | very high | very high | Premium | Shop → |
| Böhler M390 PM | Stainless | 60-62 | very high | very high | medium | Super / high-end | Shop → |
| CPM-20CV PM | Stainless | 59-62 | very high | very high | medium | Super / high-end | Shop → |
| CTS-204P PM | Stainless | 59-62 | very high | very high | medium | Super / high-end | Shop → |
| CPM-S110V PM | Stainless | 60-63 | extreme | very high | low | Super / high-end | Shop → |
Other priorities: Best edge retention · Toughest · Best value · by use: EDC / folders · Kitchen · Outdoor / bushcraft · Hard-use / survival · Budget