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GIN-1(Hitachi) - Hitachi YSS cutting tool Steel. Recommended hardness 56-58HRC. It is for scissors and Kitchen knives. GIN-1 has been used in various tactical/whatever knives. It has improved corrosion resistance at the cost of hardness and wear resistance.
Manufacturing Technology - Ingot
Country - Japan(JP)
Known Aliases:
Hitachi - G2
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