AUS8, also referred to as INOX steel, is very similar in composition to AUS10, though doesn't hold as sharp an edge for as long. Produced by Aichi Steel Company, AUS8 is a great introductory steel to Japanese knives, as it is easy to sharpen, very durable, rust resistant, and is usually reasonably priced.
![[Left Handed] Sakai Takayuki INOX Japanese Chef Series 8A Steel Yanagiba Knife - Seisuke Knife](http://us.seisukeknife.com/cdn/shop/files/2025_01_21_002774_6f9a7e3d-f5bf-4916-957d-cee457ed0715_{width}x.jpg?v=1754457479)
![[Left Handed] Sakai Takayuki INOX Japanese Chef Series 8A Steel Yanagiba Knife - Seisuke Knife](http://us.seisukeknife.com/cdn/shop/files/2025_01_21_002775_149b6338-67f8-4ab3-a365-75874868f0c4_{width}x.jpg?v=1754457479)
![[Left Handed] Sakai Takayuki INOX Japanese Chef Series 8A Steel Yanagiba Knife - Seisuke Knife](http://us.seisukeknife.com/cdn/shop/files/2025_01_21_002774_6f9a7e3d-f5bf-4916-957d-cee457ed0715_220x.jpg?v=1754457479)
