Various Chinese Manufacturers / China

10cr15CoMov

Stainless Steel58–61 HRCConventional Ingot Steel Process

Composition

Core alloying elements define the baseline trade-off between wear resistance, corrosion behavior, and toughness.

Material Overview

10Cr15CoMoV is an upgraded Chinese stainless steel based on the 10Cr15MoV family, with the addition of cobalt to improve hardness response and edge stability during heat treatment. It is commonly positioned as a higher-end budget steel for kitchen and EDC knives. The steel offers good corrosion resistance, decent wear resistance, and reliable cutting performance while remaining easier to sharpen than premium powder metallurgy steels. It is often marketed as a more refined alternative to standard 10Cr15MoV.

Performance Radar

Use four core metrics to understand the usable operating envelope of this steel at a glance.

Edge Retention

Toughness

Corrosion Resistance

Sharpenability

Edge Retention

6.0

Toughness

7.0

Corrosion Resistance

8.0

Sharpenability

7.0

Advantages

Good corrosion resistance
Improved hardness stability from cobalt addition
Balanced overall performance
Easier to sharpen than PM steels
Affordable compared to premium steels

Disadvantages

Edge retention lower than premium PM steels
Moderate toughness only
Performance varies by heat treatment quality
Not suitable for extreme hard-use cutting

At A Glance

10Cr15CoMoV is a Chinese high-carbon stainless steel enhanced with cobalt, offering improved hardness, edge stability, and balanced everyday cutting performance.