Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1070°C(1958°F)
Soak Time10 minutes
Tempering
Temperature175°C(347°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles1x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
57 - 58 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness8.5/10
Edge Retention7/10
Corrosion Resistance8.5/10
Ease of Sharpening8/10
Overall Score32/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Sandvik's most well-rounded knife steel
- 2Originally designed for straight razors
- 345+ years of continuous improvement
- 456-58 HRC in Mora knives
- 5Dishwasher safe corrosion resistance
- 6Takes razor sharp edge - called 'razor blade steel'
Famous Uses
Mora Companion
Opinel stainless
Scandinavian bushcraft knives
Best For
Kitchen cutlery
General purpose knives
Scandinavian knives
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- High loads
- Premium knives
- Extreme wear
Expert Tips
- 1Takes very sharp edges
- 2Maintains fine grain structure
- 3High chromium provides stainless properties