Nitro-V steel is good knife steel because it offers great sharpness, corrosion resistance, toughness, and it is easy to sharpen. It is a good steel for both knife makers and users on a budget who want an alternative over crucible and Bohler steel variants. Nitro V blades offer outstanding sharpness on thin blades at higher hardness, Nitro V equivalent can be 14C28N and AEB-L steel.