Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature801°C(1474°F)
Soak Time10 minutes
Tempering
Temperature177°C(351°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil_fast
Target Hardness
63 - 65 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness6/10
Edge Retention4/10
Corrosion Resistance1/10
Ease of Sharpening9/10
Overall Score20/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Sandvik razor blade steel
- 2Very high carbon ~1.05% for extreme hardness
- 3Designed specifically for razor applications
- 4Takes incredibly fine edge
- 5Not common in knives due to low toughness
- 6The 'C' series is Sandvik's carbon steel line
Famous Uses
German/Swedish razor blades
High-end straight razors
Best For
Custom knives
Edge retention priority
Traditional blades
Similar Steels
1095
American equivalent by carbon content
Shirogami #2
Japanese competitor
Not Recommended For
- Wet environments
- Corrosion resistance
- Beginners
Expert Tips
- 1Very pure carbon steel
- 2Low impurities
- 3Not stainless
- 4Maximum edge performance