Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1060°C(1940°F)
Soak Time8 minutes
Tempering
Temperature200°C(392°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
plate
Target Hardness
60 - 61 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness7.5/10
Edge Retention4/10
Corrosion Resistance6.5/10
Ease of Sharpening8/10
Overall Score26/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Sandvik (now Alleima) razor blade steel from 1960s
- 2Identical to Uddeholm AEB-L composition
- 3Developed for combination of hardness, sharpness, corrosion resistance
- 4Highest achievable hardness of Sandvik knife steels (55-62 HRC)
- 5Base for development of 14C28N
Famous Uses
Razor blades
Surgical instruments
High-precision cutting tools
Best For
Kitchen knives
Razor blades
Professional cutlery
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Rough work
- Thick blades
- Batoning
Expert Tips
- 1Very clean alloy
- 2Low impurities
- 3Matches AEB-L closely
- 4Ingot manufacturing