Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1050°C(1922°F)
Soak Time15 minutes
Tempering
Temperature200°C(392°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles1x
Quench Medium
air
Target Hardness
55 - 57 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness8/10
Edge Retention5.5/10
Corrosion Resistance9/10
Ease of Sharpening8.5/10
Overall Score31/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Sandvik specialty stainless with Mo addition
- 2Improved corrosion resistance vs 12C27
- 3Good edge retention with stain resistance
- 4Used in demanding industrial applications
- 5Part of Sandvik's expanded blade steel line
- 6Less common in consumer knives
Famous Uses
Industrial blades
Specialty cutting applications
Best For
Dive knives
Fishing knives
Salt-water environments
Medical blades
Food cutlery
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Extreme wear
- Hard tasks
- Premium
Expert Tips
- 1Excellent corrosion resistance
- 2Lower hardness range
- 3Ingot manufacturing
- 4Ideal for wet environments