AEB-L is a stainless knife steel with a very fine carbide structure and high toughness. The steel was originally developed for razor blades and is particularly suitable for knives where a fine edge, good sharpenability, and toughness are required.
Three key characteristics of the steel: edge retention, corrosion resistance, and sharpenability
Edge retention: medium
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AEB-L has lower wear resistance than high-alloy knife steels with larger amounts of hard carbides.
Corrosion resistance: good
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The chromium content of approximately 13% gives AEB-L good corrosion resistance.
Sharpenability: very good
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The very fine and uniform carbide structure allows for a fine edge and relatively easy sharpenability.
Applications
Kitchen knives: AEB-L is suitable for blades where a fine edge and good sharpenability are required.
Pocket knives: The high toughness and fine microstructure make AEB-L interesting for fine edges.
Razor blades: AEB-L was originally developed for razor blades and is suitable for very fine edges.
Steel composition
| Element | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.67–0.68 % |
| Chromium (Cr) | 12.8–13.0 % |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.40 % |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.65 % |
| Phosphorus (P) | max. 0.025 % |
| Sulfur (S) | max. 0.015 % |
Products with AEB-L knife steel
