Is AUS-8 Steel Good for Outdoor Knives?

barnettbarry · May 25, 2018, 4:13am

I recently got an outdoor knife case! It has pockets for tools and a belt loop. Really handy for hikes and camping trips.

williamsonlinda · May 28, 2018, 4:07am

That sounds awesome! I usually just wrap mine in a cloth, which is subpar. What brand did you go with?

katherine27 · May 30, 2018, 4:31am

I went with the Outdoor Edge brand. Sturdy and lightweight! Definitely worth checking out if you like to camp a lot.

gromero · May 31, 2018, 4:37am

For sharpening, I’ve heard some say AUS-8 is easy to sharpen but can dull quickly. Is that true for everyone? What do you think?

sue78 · June 1, 2018, 4:46am

I’ve had mixed experiences. For some tasks, it dulls faster, but if you keep up with sharpening, it’s manageable. Just try to cut on softer surfaces!

shawnchristensen · June 6, 2018, 4:03am

That’s a good point! I think it also depends on the tasks you do. For heavy-duty use, you might want to look for something more robust.

rnguyen · June 8, 2018, 4:45am

True, but AUS-8 has its place! It’s not extremely hard, but it can offer a great balance of edge retention and ease of sharpening.

corystrickland · June 10, 2018, 4:22am

And let’s not forget: a little humor can make maintenance fun! Just pretend your knife is a piano, and you’re giving it a good tune-up with each sharpening session!