Stainless Steel

ステンレス鋼は、家庭用包丁のほとんどに採用されている材質です。手入れがしやすい材質のため、万人に扱いやすく、人気も非常に高いのが特徴です。
ステンレス包丁はハガネのものに比べ、錆びにくく、欠けにくいとの長所があり、切れにくく、研ぎにくい短所もあります。

Stainless steel is the material used for most household knives. It is known for being easy to maintain, making it accessible and very popular among users. 
Compared to carbon steel knives, stainless steel knives have the advantages of being less prone to rust and chipping. However, they also have disadvantages that not as sharp as carbon steel ones, and harder to sharpen.