Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1020°C(1868°F)
Soak Time15 minutes
Tempering
Temperature150°C(302°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles1x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
54 - 58 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness7.5/10
Edge Retention4.5/10
Corrosion Resistance7.5/10
Ease of Sharpening8.5/10
Overall Score28/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Chinese equivalent to German X50CrMoV15 (1.4116)
- 2The most common steel in mass-market Chinese kitchen knives
- 30.50% carbon, 15% chromium - corrosion resistant
- 4Used by brands like Victorinox for Chinese production
- 5Excellent for budget kitchen cutlery - easy to maintain
Famous Uses
Budget kitchen knives
Entry-level folders
Best For
Kitchen knives
Chef's knives
Mainstream cutlery
Similar Steels
X50CrMoV15
German original
420HC
American equivalent
Not Recommended For
- Professionals
- Long work
- Premium
Expert Tips
- 1Stain resistant
- 2Modest edge holding
- 3Good value for kitchen use
- 454-56 HRC typical