Nitro-V knife steel
Nitro-V is a stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 58-61.
| Type | Stainless |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 58-61 |
| Edge retention | mediumhigher than 5 of 48, tied with 13 |
| Corrosion resistance | highhigher than 22 of 48, tied with 16 |
| Toughness | highhigher than 25 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Ease of sharpening | moderate to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 20 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Price tier | Mid |
| Best for | EDC / foldersKitchen |
Nitro-V chemical composition
| C | Cr | V | Mn | Si | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~0.68 | ~13 | ~0.08 | ~0.65 | ~0.4 | ~0.11 |
Nominal weight %, midpoint of the standard's range. Source: zknives composition chart (Buderus). What the alloying adds: nitrogen (0.11%) gives hardness without tying up chromium, which helps rust resistance.
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Knives in Nitro-V
CIVIVI Elementum II Folding Pocket Knife, 2.96" Nitro-V Blade, Black G- CIVIVI Elementum II Folding Pocket Knife, 2.96" Nitro-V Blade, OD Gree
- Kizer Outposter Pocket Knife, 3.29" Nitro-V Drop Point Blade V3802CDA1
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