Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1080°C(1976°F)
Soak Time8 minutes
Tempering
Temperature175°C(347°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
58 - 60 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness7/10
Edge Retention3.5/10
Corrosion Resistance6.5/10
Ease of Sharpening8.5/10
Overall Score25.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Developed by Sandvik (now Alleima) in 1970s
- 2Mora's signature steel for over 40 years
- 3Classic Scandinavian knife steel
- 4Excellent corrosion resistance for outdoor use
- 5Very easy to sharpen in the field
Famous Uses
Mora knives
Scandinavian knives
Traditional puukko
Best For
Kitchen cutlery
Professional chef knives
Production folding knives
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Premium segment
- Extreme wear
- Heavy work
Expert Tips
- 1Very pure alloy with minimal contaminants
- 2High chromium improves corrosion and wear resistance
- 3Low maintenance blade material