Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Data not available
Tempering
Data not available
Quench Medium
Check manufacturer recommendations
Target Hardness
63 - 65 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness7/10
Edge Retention9.5/10
Corrosion Resistance9/10
Ease of Sharpening4/10
Overall Score29.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Developed 2025 by Larrin Thomas as follow-up to MagnaCut
- 2On August 26, 2025, Spyderco launched MT46 Mule in MagnaMax
- 3First Mule Team knife offered in serrated version
- 4Part of third-generation particle metallurgy revolution
Famous Uses
Spyderco MT46 Mule Team (2025)
Best For
EDC folders
Small fixed blades
Maximum edge retention applications
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Budget projects
- Beginners
- Field sharpening
Expert Tips
- 1Newest Crucible steel (2025)
- 2Not for hard-use knives
- 3Diamond stones recommended
- 4Better edge retention than MagnaCut, less toughness