3Cr13MoV is a simple steel mainly used in knives of Asian origin. It was developed in China and has a hardness of 52-55 HRC, which makes it one of the softer steel types.

Origin: China
Carbon (%): 0,26-0,4
Chrome (%): 12-14
Manganese (%): 1
Phosphorus (%): 0,04
Rockwell (HRC): 52-55