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Cowry-X

Heat Treatment Specifications

Austenitizing

Temperature1030°C(1886°F)
Soak Time20 minutes

Tempering

Temperature150°C(302°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x

Quench Medium

oil

Target Hardness

65 - 67 HRC

Performance Characteristics

Toughness4.5/10
Edge Retention9/10
Corrosion Resistance5/10
Ease of Sharpening3.5/10
Overall Score22/40

Interesting Facts

  • 1Developed by Daido Steel, Japan
  • 23% carbon, 20% chromium - extreme composition
  • 3Can reach 67 HRC without becoming brittle
  • 4Produced via gas atomizing and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)
  • 5Hattori KD Series introduced to world market in 1997
  • 6Expensive and difficult to work - these knives are rare

Famous Uses

Hattori KD Series kitchen knives

Best For

High-end kitchen cutlery
Professional chef knives
Edge retention priority

Similar Steels

Not Recommended For

  • Any field sharpening
  • Impact loads
  • Budget

Expert Tips

  • 1Very expensive steel
  • 2Hard to sharpen
  • 3Powder metallurgy technology
  • 4Hattori sole kitchen knife maker

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