It seems similar to aeb-l. I think it has a touch more carbon content.
It doesn't have any of the added elements that can make some stainless not fun to sharpen.
I've found it does have a slight patina, so I think it's barely stainless, in fact; it does have some chromium.
It took a quick edge, and didn't gum up my stones much.
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