Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature845°C(1553°F)
Soak Time12 minutes
Tempering
Temperature204°C(399°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
65 - 67 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness8/10
Edge Retention5.5/10
Corrosion Resistance2/10
Ease of Sharpening6/10
Overall Score21.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Developed by Larrin Thomas with Tobias Hangler and Marco Guldimann
- 2ESR manufactured in Austria
- 3Can reach 66 HRC
- 4More chromium than Aogami Super for better corrosion resistance
Famous Uses
Custom high-end knives
Best For
High-performance kitchen knives
Aggressive cutting applications
Custom fixed blades
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Budget projects
- Beginners
- Wide applications
Expert Tips
- 1ESR process ensures exceptional purity
- 2Suitable for both forging and stock removal
- 3Can achieve 66 HRC with proper heat treatment
- 4More chromium than Aogami Super for better corrosion resistance